The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to formally eliminate carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to recent reports.
Bloomberg News, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, stated that the Trump administration’s latest climate rollback could be announced as early as Monday. The announcement is expected to take place on the sidelines of the G20 energy ministers’ meeting in Houston, Texas.
Climate advocates and experts have characterized the move as a significant concession to polluters, arguing that such rollbacks prioritize industrial interests at the expense of environmental protection.
My electric bill isn’t going down, but my carbon footprint sure feels heavier now. Typical.
Does anyone actually believe coal and gas can thrive without any carbon rules? The market already shifted.
Why announce it at a G20 meeting? It feels like a political stunt rather than a thoughtful policy shift.
Finally, some relief for the energy sector. These regulations were suffocating industries and driving up costs.
This is a devastating blow for climate progress. The EPA is essentially handing power back to polluters.