Map Shows States With Most Coal Plants as EPA May Repeal Major Climate Rule
A former EPA official warned that if finalized, the change could result in "tens of thousands of premature deaths" in the U.S.
A map created by Newsweek highlights the states with the most coal plants as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may repeal a major Biden-era climate rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. This potential change, proposed last year, comes amid warnings from the United Nations about worsening climate change due to global warming.
The rule change could eliminate significant costs across the industry and "unleash" American energy, according to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump. However, the impacts on global warming would be widespread, affecting everyone, according to Center for Climate and Energy Solutions President Nathaniel Keohane.
Despite concerns from some energy experts, the American Coal Council has praised the EPA's proposal, noting that coal remains a dependable source of baseload power. The rollback of the rule could worsen air quality, potentially leading to tens of thousands of premature deaths, hospital and emergency department visits, and millions of asthma exacerbations.
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