EPA eliminating limits on climate pollution from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is removing rules that limited climate pollution from power plants using coal and natural gas. These power plants will now have fewer restrictions on the amount of pollution they produce.Key Facts
- The EPA is changing rules that control pollution from coal and natural gas power plants.
- The removed rules previously set limits on climate pollution from these plants.
- The decision will allow power plants to emit more greenhouse gases.
- Coal and natural gas power plants are major sources of pollution causing climate change.
- Dr. Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, has spoken publicly about this topic.
- The change is expected to impact efforts to reduce climate pollution in the United States.
- This is a significant shift in environmental regulations by the EPA.
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