A group of youth challenging EPA’s endangerment finding repeal have asked a federal court to issue a stay that would immediately block it, effectively reinstating vehicle emission rules in the meantime.
Reverting to the existing emission rules while the legal challenge plays out would prevent almost a billion metric tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted, the youth argue.
But their request could invite early Supreme Court intervention, which may give the Trump administration an early win in the case if the justices conclude the challenges are not likely to succeed.
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The environmental groups and Democrat-controlled states also challenging the rule had not yet moved for a stay, and are staying out of the youth request.
