EPA Removes Pollution Limits on Power Plants, Citing Economic Benefits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the removal of limits on pollution from power plants that burn coal or natural gas. This decision reverses a previous ruling that required fossil fuel-based power plants to capture 90% of their greenhouse gas emissions. According to Lee Zeldin, who leads the EPA, this move is projected to save $310 billion, primarily by eliminating the need for power plants to invest in pollution-limiting equipment. The EPA claims this will result in cheaper electricity for American consumers. This action aligns with President Trump's long-standing support for fossil fuel businesses and his administration's efforts to roll back environmental protections established under previous administrations. The EPA, originally created in 1970 to reduce pollution and protect the environment, has, under President Trump, focused on decisions intended to benefit American businesses, particularly those in the fossil fuel sector. The agency now asserts it lacks the authority to r...
