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Supreme Court upholds Biden rule to limit coal plant pollution during legal challenges

abcnews.go.com — October 16, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: The Supreme Court has decided to keep a Biden administration rule that limits pollution from coal-fired power plants in effect while legal challenges continue. This marks the third environmental regulation upheld by the court this month.

The rule requires coal plants to capture 90% of their carbon emissions or shut down within eight years, with compliance deadlines starting in 2025. Opponents argue the standards are unattainable and could harm electricity supply.

The court's decision follows a recent trend of upholding environmental regulations, despite previous rulings that limited the EPA's authority. The rule is part of efforts to reduce carbon pollution in the electricity sector by 2035.

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