Trump Administration's EPA Repeals Limits on Power Plant Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating restrictions on climate-warming emissions from fossil fuel power plants, according to NPR News, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
The Trump administration is eliminating limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants, according to a report by NPR News.
The move rescinds federal restrictions that had been placed on emissions from power plants that burn coal and natural gas, the report said.
Environmental groups cited by NPR News said the repeal will have consequences for the climate and for public health.
NPR News did not provide additional details in the excerpt regarding the specific regulatory mechanism used to repeal the limits or the administration's stated justification for the action.
EGazette could not immediately verify further details beyond those reported by NPR News. This is a developing story.
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