Obama's bold carbon rule signals shift despite peril
The Obama administration unveils a landmark pollution rule targeting power plant carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act. It aims to curb emissions by letting states switch to natural gas, boost renewables, or establish trading markets. The plan invites a lengthy legal and political battle likely through 2016 and beyond.
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Polls, politics, and pollution rule stir debate
Democrats seek to extend the comment period past the November elections while Republicans join. The Chamber of Commerce warns the rule costs 50 billion dollars and kills jobs. Harvard argues it reduces carbon and cleans other pollutants. environmental groups say it creates jobs. Rep. Nick Rahall, facing re election in coal reliant West Virginia, calls the rule bad for jobs.
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