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 a significant move to roll back environmental regulations, the United States administration led by President Donald Trump has rescinded limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. This decision marks the largest deregulatory action ever undertaken in the power sector. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin declared at a press conference during a G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston, stating that the administration would not compromise its stance on climate change.
He accused journalists of attempting to scare the public and said the EPA would prioritize delivering affordable energy over climate regulations. The repealed Biden-era standards, introduced in 2024, required power plants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90% or close by 2039. The Trump administration also intends to halt future greenhouse gas regulations affecting the power sector.
The decision is expected to increase coal production in the power sector by over ten times, leading to higher greenhouse gas emissions. Critics argue that this move prioritizes fossil fuel industry profits over public health and well-being, and question the EPA's commitment to its mission.
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