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The EPA implemented strict limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants under the Biden and Obama administrations to combat climate change. These rules were part of the US's efforts to meet its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.
The USA continues to weaken climate protection regulations from the Biden and Obama years. In the future, coal and natural gas power plants will be allowed to emit unlimited emissions.
Source: DIE ZEIT, AP, edd
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The EPA is overturning key climate regulations for power plants. The US Environmental Protection Agency is lifting requirements to limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. She justifies the move with cost savings of more than $300 billion for the industry and with stronger US energy production. Climate activists have already announced that they will take the decision to court. The conflict over climate protection, the economy and energy policy is likely to continue to escalate.
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Climate protection groups will file a lawsuit against the EPA decision.
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