Environment, health groups sue over Trump move to wipe out climate rules for power plants
Summary
Several environmental and health groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are challenging the decision to remove most climate rules that limit pollution from coal and gas power plants.Key Facts
- Groups suing include the Natural Resources Defense Council, American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Clean Air Council, Clean Wisconsin, and Environmental Defense Fund.
- The lawsuit was filed on a Thursday.
- The case targets the Trump administration’s effort to cancel climate regulations for power plants.
- These regulations were designed to reduce harmful emissions from coal and gas power plants.
- The groups say removing these rules could harm the environment and public health.
- The legal action is part of ongoing disputes over climate policy in the United States.
- Power plants are a major source of pollution affecting air quality and climate change.
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