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Trump guts climate rules for coal and gas power plants

Trump guts climate rules for coal and gas power plants

Also reported by Ars Technica

Summary

President Donald Trump’s administration removed rules that limited pollution from coal and gas power plants. This change lets these plants release more greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change, without government limits.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration weakened regulations on coal and gas power plants.
  • These plants are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
  • The new policy allows these plants to emit more pollution without strict government controls.
  • The change is expected to benefit the fossil fuel industry.
  • The move affects efforts to reduce climate change contributions from energy production.
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