Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal of Lower Court's Decision Limiting EPA's Regulation of HFC

摘要

The Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling that allows the continued use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a powerful class of climate-damaging chemicals, in millions of consumer products ranging from air conditioners to aerosol sprays. "Coming only a day after the world's leading climate scientists called for urgent action to curb dangerous carbon pollution, the court's decision lets irresponsible companies continue harming our planet - even though safer alternatives exist," said David Doniger, an attorney and senior strategic director of the Climate and Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council. "Thankfully, states are stepping up. Four already have committed to curbing HFCs, and more are expected soon to follow the leadership of California, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut.