States and Cities Sue EPA Over Repeal of Power Plant Emissions Rule
Twenty-one states and several cities are suing the Trump administration's EPA over its repeal of a rule that limited greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, arguing the action will harm climate protections and public health. The lawsuit was filed in…
Duluth Superior, MN, October 1, 2026 —
A coalition of twenty-one states and several cities has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a rule designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The legal action argues that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision will negatively impact climate protections and public health.
The lawsuit was officially lodged in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs in the suit contend that rolling back regulations on emissions from power generation facilities poses a significant threat to environmental safety and the well-being of citizens.
The specific rule that was repealed focused on regulating the release of greenhouse gases, which are identified as major contributors to climate change. By challenging the repeal, the states and cities are asserting their interest in maintaining or strengthening environmental safeguards.
The summary does not provide specific names of the states or cities involved in the lawsuit, nor does it detail the exact timeline of the EPA’s repeal or when the lawsuit was filed beyond its submission to the court. The stated grounds for the legal challenge center on anticipated harm to climate protection efforts and public health outcomes, according to the information available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Gendron on www.wdio.com, see more information here.
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