EDF Voices: Clean Power Plan
The votes to “overturn” pollution reductions for America's power plants were all about political theater.
The supposed divide on clean power may be more about politics than about economics or opportunities on the ground.
Follow the money: Already-growing investments in clean energy will accelerate and create an economic boon for America.
The momentum is growing as top greenhouse gas emitters curb pollution, clean energy investments soar and world leaders demand change.
Politicians no longer risk facing anger for daring to act on climate change, but for ignoring it.
Regulators have repeatedly demonstrated they are up to the task of planning for future power needs without a threat to grid reliability. This case is no different.
Climate change has put us in the race of our lives – and the countries that move the fastest toward clean energy will be the most competitive, create the most jobs and have the healthiest air.
The EPA has a strong track record defending Clean Air Act rules in the nation’s federal courts, and there’s every reason to think they will win this one, too.