US scraps greenhouse gas rules for power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said it was repealing Biden-era limits on emissions made by power plants, in the "largest power sector deregulation action ever."
The United States administration, led by President Donald Trump, has reversed environmental regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the scrapping of these limits during a G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens and support the fossil fuel industry.
The Clean Air Act, implemented in 2024, previously mandated power plants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90% or face shutdown by 2039. The new rule not only reverts to previous standards but also prohibits future regulations on greenhouse gas emissions within the power sector. Critics argue that this move will lead to increased electricity prices, a rise in coal production, and potential harm to public health.
Environmental groups have vowed to challenge the decision in court, emphasizing the contradiction between the administration's claims of promoting affordable energy and the anticipated negative impacts on the environment and public health.
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