Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump has canceled most rules from the Biden administration that limited climate pollution from power plants. The EPA argues that these emissions do not significantly affect climate change and is removing regulations on greenhouse gases from power plants.Key Facts
- Power plants are the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
- The EPA's 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, created under President Biden, set limits on pollution from power plants.
- The Trump administration claims the EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act does not allow it to require certain pollution controls.
- The EPA plans to revoke all rules on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
- A 2007 Supreme Court decision said greenhouse gases are air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act.
- The EPA made an official finding in 2009 that greenhouse gases harm health and the environment, supporting regulation.
- The Trump administration reversed this "endangerment finding," arguing climate pollution does not harm health or welfare.
- Environmental experts expect this action will face legal challenges based on established climate science.
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