Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

4 days ago Business Washington Times - Business 12

A new executive order from President Trump that's part of his effort to invigorate energy production raises the possibility that his Department of Justice will go to court against state climate change laws aimed at slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels.

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