Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially moved to dismantle the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, which were designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The agency argues that the previous regulations exceeded its authority under the Clean Air Act by mandating control technologies that were not sufficiently demonstrated. Furthermore, the EPA has proposed the revocation of all remaining greenhouse gas emission requirements for power plants, asserting that such emissions do not have a material impact on climate change. This decision comes despite recent warnings from the United Nations regarding rising global temperatures and climate risks. The move represents a significant shift in environmental policy, effectively removing federal oversight on emissions from the second-largest source of greenhouse gases in the United States. The proposal to gut these standards was previously signaled earlier this year, marking a major reversal of Biden-era climate initiatives.