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State high court upholds cap-and-trade program
The California Supreme Court declined yesterday to hear an appeal of a lawsuit against California's cap-and-trade program, ensuring that it can continue holding auctions through 2020.
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Debra Kahn, E&E News reporter
The California Supreme Court declined yesterday to hear an appeal of a lawsuit against California's cap-and-trade program, ensuring that it can continue holding auctions through 2020.
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