A pedestrian walks past the U.S. Supreme Court after President Joe Biden proposed sweeping changes to the nation’s highest court, including term limits and a binding code of conduct for its nine justices, in Washington, U.S., July 29, 2024.
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The Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear a case related to California’s ability to set its own, often strict, vehicle emissions standards that include curbs on greenhouse gases.
It has become a fraught and politicized issue, especially since California began regulating greenhouse gases in an effort to combat climate change. Due to the size of the California market, the state’s regulations hold considerable sway over vehicle manufacturers.
The case stems from the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to issue national standards under the federal Clean Air Act.
The court only took up the question of whether…
