Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway
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The Trump administration weakened air pollution restrictions for US coal-fired power plants, despite EPA analysis showing that almost all plants could comply with stricter limits on toxins like mercury, lead, and arsenic. These limits, known as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (Mats), were initially enacted in 2012 and updated by the Biden administration in 2024. The Trump administration argued the pollution cuts would harm American energy, but data indicates only a small fraction of plants needed upgrades to meet the standards. Environmental groups criticize the rollback, stating it prioritizes a few polluting plants in states like Wyoming and Texas over public health, particularly the risk of neurotoxic effects in children. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to support the declining coal industry.
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