Trump EPA's pollution rollback claims face scientific scrutiny
The administration argues that removing emissions limits will lower energy bills and poses minimal climate risk, but experts say both claims lack credible support.
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it would eliminate emissions limits on coal and gas power plants, arguing the move will reduce electricity costs and has negligible climate impact. The rollback follows similar removals of pollution restrictions on vehicles and is part of a broader effort to eliminate federal climate authority.
Critics contend the administration's dual rationale—that deregulation will cut energy bills while posing little environmental harm—does not withstand basic scrutiny. The EPA action removes longstanding legal authority previously used by federal agencies to address emissions from the power sector.
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- Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’ — The Guardian — World
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