Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants
President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change.
TL;DR
- The EPA repealed limits on carbon-dioxide emissions from power plants imposed by the Biden administration.
- The EPA is proposing to eliminate all remaining greenhouse gas rules for the power plant sector.
- The EPA's argument is that the federal government does not have authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants based on climate change.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the repeal aims to reduce electricity prices for American families.
- The Trump administration has been systematically dismantling regulations aimed at fighting climate change.