US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

The Trump administration and EPA have repealed regulations and initiated steps to eliminate rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants, arguing emissions lack a material climate impact and aiming to save power plants over $300 billion.

• The Trump administration repealed rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
• The action aims to save power plants over $300 billion
• EPA moved to eliminate power plant climate rules
• Agency claims power plant emissions lack material climate impact