EPA to eliminate limits on climate pollution from power plants
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to remove limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. This change, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, aims to reduce costs for the energy industry but reverses climate policies from previous Democratic administrations. The decision is likely to face legal challenges and affects efforts to address climate change.Key Facts
- The EPA plans to repeal rules limiting pollution from coal and natural gas power plants.
- Administrator Lee Zeldin says removing rules will save billions for the energy industry.
- The rule change reverses actions taken under President Biden and President Obama.
- The power sector produced 31% of carbon emissions from fossil fuels in 2023.
- Environmental and health groups plan to sue the EPA over this rollback.
- The announcement will take place at a G20 energy meeting in Houston.
- President Donald Trump supports policies to increase U.S. energy production and has expressed skepticism about climate change.
- EPA rollbacks are part of nearly three dozen regulations targeted by Zeldin since early 2025.
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