22 states sue Trump administration for cutting power plant regulations

Attorneys general from 22 states and seven cities have sued the Trump administration in response to proposed rollbacks of the Clean Power Plan, a rule passed during Barack Obama's presidency meant to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. The new Affordable Clean Energy rule is described as giving states more power and time to address emissions. Media coverage was significantly divided on this story. Many left-leaning outlets focused on the perceived perks of the Obama-era rule and the consequences a rollback may have, suggesting that the new rule will extend and worsen carbon emissions; most right-leaning outlets focused on perceived issues with the old regulations, and described the new rule as a win for conservative states.