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Trump's allies celebrate significant legal wins in energy and environmental regulation

Former Trump administration officials are feeling good about the potential for a second Trump term, following a series of favorable Supreme Court rulings that could reshape environmental regulations.

Robin Bravender reports for E&E News.

In short:

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, potentially limiting agency authority on regulations, has energized Trump allies.
Conservatives view recent court rulings as paving the way for challenges to Biden administration climate policies.
Former Trump officials are optimistic about a second Trump term, which they believe could further dismantle regulatory constraints.

Key quote:

“It’s a very big deal and it opens the gate for reconsideration of a lot of environmental decisions and rules..."

— Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA chief of staff during the Trump administration

Why this matters:

These developments could significantly alter the regulatory landscape, reducing agency power and impacting climate change policies, with far-reaching implications for environmental health and regulatory oversight. Read more: Supreme Court undoing 50 years’ worth of environmental progress.

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