by Ivan Osorio
April 2, 2007

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, today overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new vehicles. EPA must now reconsider its decision. The decision has broad implications, ranging from the judicial standing of plaintiffs to America’s economic future.

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) filed an amicus brief on behalf of seven climate scientists in support of EPA’s position.