Supreme Court blocks Obama's climate change rules

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In a 5-4 ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court put a hold on the Environmental Protection Agency's carbon emission rules during an appeals process, Reuters reports. States and industry groups brought the legal challenge. The Supreme Court's ruling is a blow to President Obama, whose federal regulations had intended to limit carbon dioxide emissions at power plants to combat climate change. The hold could last for several years as the appeals process moves through the lower courts.

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.