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EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the CleanAirAct (CAA) A. FERC pipeline regulation (naturalgas and hydrogen). Standing based on climate impacts C. Social Cost of Carbon D. Co-benefits E. Climate science F. Climate justice II. FERC rules for wholesale markets that impact renewable energy.
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