States Are Weighing Whether to Soften Climate Laws Amid High Energy Prices
Lawmakers are grappling with rising gas prices, but experts warn rolling back regulations won’t necessarily help cut bills.
States run by Democrats have said they’ll hold the climate line as the Trump administration dismantles federal efforts to cut carbon pollution. But with the Iran War sending oil prices skyrocketing, some lawmakers are now considering how to soften climate regulations.
Today’s newsletter looks at the proposals on the table — and why efforts to roll back climate laws may be misguided.