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Massachusetts High Court to Hear Challenge to Power Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits

Challenge to Massachusetts regulations establishing emissions limits for electricity generating facilities.

New England Power Generators Association v. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Massachusetts High Court Upheld State’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits for Power Plants

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Massachusetts High Court to Hear Challenge to Power Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits

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