The Trump administration has rolled back key federal regulations designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, significantly loosening environmental restrictions on a major source of U.S. pollution. The changes eliminate long-standing limits on carbon output from power plants, which collectively account for a substantial portion of the country’s total emissions. Environmental advocates warn the decision could accelerate climate change by reducing incentives for cleaner energy alternatives. Industry groups, meanwhile, argue the move will boost economic competitiveness by easing regulatory burdens on fossil fuel operations.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slashes climate rules for coal and gas plants The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. © AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, file The move allows a sector that makes up a large share of the U.S.’s...
