SB 842
Establishing Fueling Modern Life Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the ‘Fueling Modern Life Act,’ seeks to eliminate West Virginia’s existing air pollution control regulations. It declares carbon dioxide a foundational nutrient essential for life and the economy, arguing that restricting its release is detrimental. The bill establishes state policy to support the continued use of carbon-based fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, and prohibits the state from pursuing targets that would reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
Key provisions
- Abolishes existing air pollution control regulations under §22-5-1 et seq.
- Designates carbon dioxide as a foundational nutrient necessary for life and economic prosperity.
- Prohibits the state from pursuing ‘net-zero’ targets or measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
- Encourages the utilization of carbon-based fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).
- States that carbon dioxide shall not be designated or treated as a pollutant.
- Establishes a state policy to support the continued use of carbon-based fuels.
- Requires the state to support the utilization of carbon-based fuels for electricity generation and motor fuels.
- Prohibits the state from restricting carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Energy industry (coal, oil, natural gas)
- Environmental advocacy groups
- State government agencies
- Businesses reliant on fossil fuels
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