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Environment, health groups sue over Trump move to wipe out climate rules for power plants

Environment, health groups sue over Trump move to wipe out climate rules for power plants

Summary

Several environmental and health groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are challenging the decision to remove most climate rules that limit pollution from coal and gas power plants.

Key Facts

  • Groups suing include the Natural Resources Defense Council, American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Clean Air Council, Clean Wisconsin, and Environmental Defense Fund.
  • The lawsuit was filed on a Thursday.
  • The case targets the Trump administration’s effort to cancel climate regulations for power plants.
  • These regulations were designed to reduce harmful emissions from coal and gas power plants.
  • The groups say removing these rules could harm the environment and public health.
  • The legal action is part of ongoing disputes over climate policy in the United States.
  • Power plants are a major source of pollution affecting air quality and climate change.
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