“[Clinton appointee David Tatel] questioned whether Congress really intended to limit that statute to certain pollutants in a way that would exclude greenhouse gases.” Continue reading Earth to Judge David Tatel: Do you really think Congress wanted EPA to write 6 million permits for greenhouse gas emissions?
Category: EPA
EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states
From today’s House Appropriations hearing. So why do we need an $8+ billion federal EPA? Continue reading EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states
Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’
Hal Rogers just called EPA and its administrator “contemptible” (several times) for withholding Clean Water Act permits for coal mining. It’s gripping testimony. Continue reading Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’
Industry lawyers botching EPA ‘tailoring rule’ challenge, too
With the assistance, of course, of numbskulled judges. Continue reading Industry lawyers botching EPA ‘tailoring rule’ challenge, too
House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing
Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers had a terrific opening statement at today’s House Appropriations hearing ripping EPA for its war against fossil fuels, secret science and for consolidating the agency budget toward Obama-favored programs (like climate change) and away from grants to states. Continue reading House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing
EPA air rules shut down 8 more coal plants in OH, PA and NJ
EPA kills more jobs and electricity. Continue reading EPA air rules shut down 8 more coal plants in OH, PA and NJ
The EPA’s Day in Court
An explanation of yesterday and today’s arguments in the DC Circuit. Continue reading The EPA’s Day in Court
Who’s dumber: DC Circuit Judges or Industry Lawyers?
So much is at stake, and the people arguing and deciding the fight over EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations are frustratingly clueless. Continue reading Who’s dumber: DC Circuit Judges or Industry Lawyers?
Embarrassing: House GOP wimps out at EPA budget hearing
Lisa Jackson wins again. Continue reading Embarrassing: House GOP wimps out at EPA budget hearing
Court challenge to EPA greenhouse rules failing?
This does not look like it’s going well for industry lawyers. Continue reading Court challenge to EPA greenhouse rules failing?
Study: Loss of coal-fired power plant could cost Arizona $18 billion
Courtesy of EPA’s new Mercury Air Toxics Standard. Continue reading Study: Loss of coal-fired power plant could cost Arizona $18 billion
Barton: EPA science is bad and conflicted
In his opening statement at today’s House Energy and Commerce hearing about the EPA budge, Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.) ripped EPA chief Lisa Jackson over the agency’s poor science and conflicts of interest. Continue reading Barton: EPA science is bad and conflicted