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US to End Power Plant Emissions Limits, EPA to Announce at G20
Valor Econômico·US·about 11 hours ago
The Trump administration, via the EPA, announced at the G20 the removal of emission limits for gas and coal power plants, reversing 2024 regulations. The move claims $300 billion in savings and aligns with prior climate policy rollbacks, signaling a continued shift toward fossil fuel support and regulatory easing.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally rescinded federal emission limits for coal and natural gas power plants, reversing Biden-era climate regulations. This action, announced amid a G20 energy summit, is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources and signals a significant shift towards deregulation and increased fossil fuel support. Legal challenges are highly anticipated.