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US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants

US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
BBC Science Monday 14 September 2026, 20:52 UTC 1 min read
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The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
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