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US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants

Al Jazeera Tuesday 15 September 2026, 11:53 UTC 1 min read
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US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants NewsFeed US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants The US Environmental Protection Agency is ending a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants. The Trump administration says the rollback of climate regulation will save companies ‘trillions’ of dollars. Published On 15 Sep 2026

US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants NewsFeed US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants The US Environmental Protection Agency is ending a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants. The Trump administration says the rollback of climate regulation will save companies ‘trillions’ of dollars. Published On 15 Sep 2026
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