Justice Dept. sues Michigan over Nessel plan to sue fossil fuel companies | Bridge Michigan

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : "At a time when States should be contributing to a national effort to secure reliable sources of domestic energy," Hawaii and Michigan are "choosing to stand in the way," the filings said.
60% : While this week's suits are consistent with Trump's plans to oppose state actions that interfere with energy dominance, "it's highly unusual," Gerrard told The Associated Press.
59% : "It's an intimidation tactic, and it's telling the fossil fuel companies how much Trump loves them."
53% : In court filings, the DOJ said the Clean Air Act -- a federal law authorizing the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air emissions -- "creates a comprehensive program for regulating air pollution in the United States and "displaces" the ability of States to regulate greenhouse gas emissions beyond their borders.
48% : Meanwhile, Democratic Hawaii Governor Josh Green plans to target fossil fuel companies that he said should take responsibility for their role in the state's climate impacts, including 2023's deadly Lahaina wildfire.
42% : " DOJ argues that Michigan and Hawaii are violating the intent of the Act that enables the EPA authority to set nationwide standards for greenhouse gases, citing the states' pending litigation against oil and gas companies for alleged climate damage.

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