EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help “unleash” American energy. The rule change, first proposed last year, represents a […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to eliminate rules that restrict greenhouse gas emissions from power plants running on coal and natural gas, according to a report by the Associated Press. The move, first proposed last year, has the potential to save the industry over $300 billion in costs and "unleash" American energy, as stated by the EPA.
This change marks a significant departure from the climate change and pollution cleanup efforts under Democratic presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The EPA argues that the decision will enable utilities to make the best choices for their customers, rather than being compelled to close older or less efficient plants. The agency's spokesperson was quoted as saying, "By Mathey Daly, Associated Press." This decision was originally reported by Mongabay.
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