US Supreme Court backs Obama's air pollution rules

James Murray
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Court ruling that promises to tighten air quality rules for around 1,000 power plants is hailed as a "resounding victory for public health"

The Obama administration's green agenda received a major boost yesterday, after the Supreme Court backed flagship regulations designed to tackle air pollution across the US. In a 6-2 decision the Court...

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