Washington (USA), September 14 (LaPresse) – As anticipated by various US media, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to repeal regulations limiting global warming greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. According to the agency, this measure would eliminate over $300 billion in costs for the sector and help “unlock” America’s energy potential. The regulatory change, first proposed last year, represents a radical departure from the efforts under Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to address climate change and reduce industrial pollution. EPA officials said the change would allow electric utilities to make the best decisions for their customers, rather than being forced to close aging or inefficient plants.
US: Trump Administration Lifts Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits for Power Plants
Washington (USA), September 14 (LaPresse) – As anticipated by various US media, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to repeal regulations limiting global warming greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. According to the agency, this measure would eliminate over $300 billion in costs for the sector and help “unlock” America’s energy potential. The regulatory change, first proposed last year, represents a radical departure from the efforts under Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to address climate change and reduce industrial pollution. EPA officials said the change would allow electric utilities to make the best decisions for their customers, rather than being forced to close aging or inefficient plants.