EPA weakens power plant emission rules

The EPA proposed to revoke a rule limiting carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants, a move expected to increase emissions and weaken environmental protections. The proposed rollback, announced Wednesday, aims to eliminate a rule finalized in April 2024 that would have reduced 1.38 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2047. The EPA also plans to loosen mercury emission standards. This action aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle climate regulations, drawing criticism from environmental groups and support from some Republicans who view the rules as economically burdensome.