Where Congress has failed in recent years regarding climate change policy, who has succeeded in implementing effective policy?
A) the EPA and local, state, and city governments
B) various bureaucratic institutions at the federal level
C) the Supreme Court, through landmark decisions on environmental policy
D) small businesses and large corporations that have funded and furthered environmental initiatives in the wake of government failure

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While Congress has failed to pass significant climate change legislation in recent years, other entities such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state and local governments have stepped up to implement effective policies to address climate change. The EPA has implemented regulations on emissions from power plants and vehicles, while cities and states have adopted renewable energy standards and implemented policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Where Congress Has Failed in Recent Years Regarding Climate Change