EPA Eliminates Rule Limiting Emissions from Power Plants in the U.S.
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Monday that it is revoking rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, a measure that the agency claims will eliminate over $300 billion in costs for the industry and help 'unleash' American energy. The rule change, proposed last year, marks a fundamental shift from the efforts of Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to address climate change and reduce industrial pollution. Environmental groups condemned the change, stating it will harm the health of Americans and further degrade the environment. Agency officials, known as the EPA, said the change will allow utility companies to make decisions for their ratepayers instead of being forced to close old or inefficient plants. The rule is likely to face legal challenges. In a related action, the EPA proposed a rule to prevent future administrations from regulating emissions from power plants. This proposal follows the EPA's action this year to revoke a scientific determination that has been central to national efforts to regulate emissions and combat climate change.
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