Supreme Court to Review EPA's Climate Regulations and Air Pollution Plans

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear challenges against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "good neighbor plan," a regulatory proposal aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide emissions from manufacturing facilities and power plants. The plan would impose stricter standards on 23 states whose emissions are believed to contribute to air pollution in neighboring states. The court will hear oral arguments for four emergency challenges in February 2024. Critics argue that the plan gives the EPA excessive regulatory authority, while supporters claim it would prevent premature deaths and provide economic benefits. The decision could have significant implications for the extent of the EPA's authority.