US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is repealing rules that limited greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants. The Trump administration stated this action is intended to save power plants over $300 billion and "unleash" American energy by cutting regulations. This move reverses decades of environmental protections aimed at curbing gases scientists link to global warming. Environmental groups plan to challenge the repeal in court, arguing it will harm public health and the environment. The EPA also proposed a rule to prevent future administrations from reinstating such regulations. This deregulation is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce environmental oversight.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly poised to repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants. This move, expected as soon as Monday, is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to remove environmental regulations. The EPA administrator is anticipated to announce the repeal in Houston, Texas, on the sidelines of the G20 energy ministers’ meeting. This action would reverse rules implemented under the Biden administration aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, which are responsible for nearly a quarter of U.S. pollution. Environmental groups have condemned the expected repeal, warning of negative consequences for the planet and public health.