Rollback of Clean Air Act Regulation on Toxic Air Pollutants

Congress has voted to roll back a Clean Air Act regulation that strictly controls toxic air pollutants emitted by industrial facilities like oil refineries, chemical plants, and steel mills, potentially leading to higher pollution levels and harm to human health.

California's Clean Air Standards vs. Federal Government

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case regarding California's right to set its own motor vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. The case questions whether the federal government can have a favorite state, as California's standards are stricter than the federal law.