Sarah Light, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics, examines how efforts to repeal the EPA’s endangerment finding under the Clean Air Act could limit federal regulatory authority while opening the door to expanded state-level nuisance lawsuits against power plants and fossil fuel companies.
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Climate Regulation Rollbacks and the Rise of Nuisance Lawsuits
Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics explains how repealing a key climate determination could reshape regulation and spark increased litigation against emitters.
April 29, 2026
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