The Justice Department is challenging state climate actions in Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, arguing they undermine federal authority and the Trump administration’s energy agenda, raising concerns about states’ roles in climate policy.
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The Justice Department is challenging state climate actions in Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, arguing they undermine federal authority and the Trump administration’s energy agenda, raising concerns about states’ roles in climate policy.