Biden Climate Actions Get Pushback From Some Energy States, Others Silent

Biden Climate Actions Get Pushback From Some Energy States, Others Silent

Attorneys General from six states warned President Joe Biden on Wednesday against overstepping his authority on climate change regulations after a series of executive orders.The letter, which encouraged Biden to honor the "core tenets" of the Constitution while making new policies was signed by Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas, the top oil-producing state, and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia, the second-largest coal-producing state. The Attorneys General of Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi and Montana also signed the letter."Overreaching and defying Congress will not be rewarded or succeed," the letter read in part. "Our States have led the charge in successfully challenging unauthorized and unlawful executive actions, as you know from your years as Vice President. You can be assured that we will do so again, if necessary."Biden has signed a number of executive orders concerning environmental issues, including rejoining the Paris Climate Accord and revoking the permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Although executive orders do not require Congressional approval, the orders can be challenged in a court of law."The President cannot cut constitutional corners or shirk statutory strictures without inevitably doing more harm to our country than good," the letter added. "The foundations of our republic