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Pennsylvania Republican claims RGGI violates US Constitution, state lacks authority to join carbon scheme

Published 19:50 on June 22, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:44 on June 22, 2021  / /  Americas, US

A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker questioned the legality of the existing RGGI cap-and-trade programme on Tuesday, while saying the power sector scheme faced “historic litigation” if it allows the Keystone State to join next year.
A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker questioned the legality of the existing RGGI cap-and-trade programme on Tuesday, while saying the power sector scheme faced “historic litigation” if it allows the Keystone State to join next year.


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