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WATCH:  What to know as EPA announces repeal of power plant emissions limits

WATCH: What to know as EPA announces repeal of power plant emissions limits

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will repeal limits on emissions from power plants. Power plants are the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.

Key Facts

  • The EPA is removing rules that limit pollution from power plants.
  • Power plants produce a large amount of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.
  • The decision comes as part of a broader review of environmental regulations.
  • The repeal affects rules imposed to reduce pollution and protect air quality.
  • Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
  • The move may change how power plants operate in the future.
  • The EPA’s data shows the power industry is a major source of emissions.
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