Court Upholds Appliance Emissions Ban | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A federal appeals court has upheld a sweeping ban on nitrous oxide-emitting appliances in four Los Angeles counties, clearing the way for a major air pollution win. Targeting large water heaters and boilers, the rule aims to slash smog and meet federal clean air standards — a move backed by a 2-to-1 judicial vote. The court ruled that federal energy laws don’t block states from enacting reasonable emission controls, arguing Congress never intended to preempt such measures. Industry opponents claimed conflict with federal rules, but the majority countered that overturning the ban would…