Trump administration sues Michigan to halt state's fossil fuel lawsuit plan

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Michigan is seeking to be fully powered by carbon-free electricity by 2040.
52% : Despite the federal shift toward fossil fuel, some 20 states have ongoing clean energy goals, according to the Clean Energy States Alliance.
47% : He also ordered the Justice Department to take legal action against states that impose fines on fossil fuel companies for their greenhouse gas emissions.
44% : Michigan's potential lawsuit would raise energy costs and disrupt the regulation of fossil fuel production, according to the complaint filed by lawyers with the US Department of Justice.
44% : "At a time when States should be contributing to a national effort to secure reliable sources of domestic energy, Michigan is choosing to stand in the way," the complaint said.
35% : Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced in May 2024 that her office intends to sue the fossil fuel industry for posing long-terms risks to the environment, economy and livelihoods of people in the state, despite knowing the consequences of climate change.
9% : The Trump administration sued Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, trying to block the state from seeking damages in court from fossil fuel companies it says caused harm through climate change.

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