EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
TL;DR
- The EPA is repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
- These rules specifically targeted coal and natural gas-fueled plants.
- A separate step is being taken to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.