“At first glance, California would seem to be immune from much of the ruling, particularly on the environment. Over the past 50 years, state lawmakers have passed tougher regulations in air pollution, water pollution, endangered species protections, climate change and other areas than the federal government has. Friday’s decision only affects federal agencies, not state agencies. But many of California’s environmental protections come from federal laws, experts said Friday.”
A major ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday that weakened the ability of federal agencies to set rules on the environment, drug safety, consumer protections and other areas could impact California — from vehicle pollution standards to oil and gas drilling on public lands — even though California has its own state laws that are tougher than those in other states and the federal government.
