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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Supreme Court makes major decision regarding EPA's new mandate on power plants — here's what it could mean for the future of energy

The Cool Down
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The Supreme Court allowed a new federal rule targeting pollution from power plants to move forward despite challenges from 27 states and industry groups.

Power plants will need to capture and safely store carbon dioxide, which traps heat in our atmosphere.

This matters because these plants create a quarter of all climate-warming pollution in the United States .