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EPA to rescind power plant carbon limits, reversing climate policy

The EPA announced it will remove federal limits on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, the second-largest U.S. emissions source. This reverses prior regulatory policy and signals a shift toward deregulation, likely increasing near-term emissions and complicating U.S. climate commitments. The move is expected to face legal challenges and could affect energy-sector investment decisions.

New York Timesabout 23 hours agoUSengCredibility 41%View source

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developingClimatePolitics10h ago

US Reverses Power Plant Emissions Limits, Signals Climate Policy Retreat

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed it will remove federal limits on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, reversing prior regulatory policy. This move, widely reported and partially confirmed by multiple sources, signals a significant US retreat from climate action and is expected to face legal challenges. The precise timing and full scope of the announcement, including whether it will occur at the G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston, remain subject to some uncertainty.

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activePoliticsTech1h ago