Trump scraps CO2 limits for US power plants

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to revoke carbon dioxide emission limits for power plants, a move championed by the Trump administration. Officials argue that these regulations, which were established two years ago under the Biden administration to curb greenhouse gases from coal and gas plants, impose excessive financial burdens on energy companies and hinder new infrastructure development. The agency projects that rescinding these requirements could save the energy sector approximately 300 billion dollars. Under the new proposal, the government contends that CO2 emissions from individual plants cannot be directly linked to global environmental effects. While limits on other pollutants like mercury and sulfur dioxide will remain in place, environmental organizations have strongly criticized the decision. They warn that the policy shift will lead to increased emissions and diminished air quality, and they are expected to challenge the move in court. Individual states may still choose to implement their own stricter environmental standards despite the federal deregulation.