EPA Revokes Federal Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations for Power Plants

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Published: 2026-10-01T22:03:00Z
Category: us
Source: The Washington Post
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The Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded a Biden-era rule that required coal-fired power plants to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This action eliminates federal greenhouse gas regulations for both coal and natural gas power plants. States and cities are currently challenging this decision in court, indicating ongoing legal disputes over environmental policy.

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