Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations for Power Plants
Environmental groups plan to sue the Trump administration over its proposed repeal of greenhouse gas emission limits for U.S. power plants, citing public health concerns.
Trump EPA Rescinds Biden-Era Rules That Would Have Forced Power Plants To Shutter
Washington Free Beacon
Overview
- Environmental and public health groups are preparing legal action against the Trump administration for its proposed rollbacks of climate regulations.
- The Trump administration's EPA plans to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants, raising concerns among health experts.
- Critics argue the EPA's stance contradicts scientific evidence and could lead to increased pollution from power plants, which are major climate change contributors.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the rollback will save the power sector $1.2 billion annually and prevent 30,000 deaths, while critics disagree.
- The proposed changes include repealing updated Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, which have been criticized for undermining clean air laws.
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Analysis
Emphasizes environmental groups' commitment to legally challenge harmful rollbacks of climate regulations.
The Trump administration is planning to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, including those fueled by coal and natural gas.
The EPA is proposing to weaken regulations that require power plants to reduce emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants.
The EPA's proposed rules are estimated to save the power sector $1.2 billion annually and prevent 30,000 deaths, saving $275 billion each year.
Environmental groups are determined to challenge and sue to block dangerous rule changes that violate environmental laws.
The rollbacks are meant to fulfill Republican President Donald Trump's repeated pledge to 'unleash American energy.'
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"…The rollbacks are meant to fulfill Republican President Donald Trump's repeated pledge to “unleash American energy” and make it more affordable for Americans to power their homes and operate businesses."
ABC News·20d·"…The proposal was scientifically wrong and many of them called it disinformation."
Associated Press·20d·"…The EPA is hoisting the white flag of surrender on the power plant pollution that's poisoning the air we breathe and harming our climate."
NPR·20d·"…The EPA is hoisting the white flag of surrender on the power plant pollution that's poisoning the air we breathe and harming our climate."
CBS News·20d·"…The planned rollbacks, set to be announced Wednesday, are meant to fulfill President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge to “unleash American energy” and make it more affordable for Americans to power their homes and operate businesses."
Associated Press·20d·FAQ
The Trump administration's EPA is proposing to repeal regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants, as well as updates to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) that affect coal-fired plants.
The EPA estimates that the proposed rules will save the power sector about $1.2 billion annually.
Critics argue that removing these regulations could lead to increased pollution and undermine efforts to combat climate change, as power plants are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
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