EPA poised to repeal power plant carbon rules, sources say
The Trump administration is reportedly set to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, with an announcement expected as soon as Monday at the G20 energy ministers' meeting in Houston. The move, reported by Bloomberg citing anonymous sources, would mark a significant rollback of climate regulations, though timing and scope remain unconfirmed. This signals a continued reversal of Obama-era climate policy, with direct implications for US emissions trajectory and energy-sector regulation.
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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.