GoKawiilEPA moves to scrap greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas power plants
The Trump administration's EPA, led by Lee Zeldin, has finalized plans to eliminate federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, rolling back rules established under the Biden and Obama administrations. A companion rule would also try to block future administrations from reinstating such restrictions on power plant emissions.
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Power plants remain one of the largest sources of U.S. carbon emissions, so removing federal caps could significantly increase greenhouse gas output for years to come. Environmental advocates warn the move undermines the government's legal and moral obligation to curb climate pollution, with potential long-term health, economic and ecological consequences.
- EPA plans to remove emissions limits on coal and gas power plants
- A separate rule aims to prevent future regulation of these emissions
- Advocacy groups warn of serious health and climate consequences
Source: futurism.com — Frank Landymore, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “Trump’s EPA Will Let Power Companies Unleash Unlimited Greenhouse Gas Pollution”
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