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The Environmental Protection Agency has been rolling back several major Biden-era pollution rules that would have made it much more expensive, if not impossible, for many coal plants to keep operating.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has been rolling back several major Biden-era pollution rules
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{ "action": "rolling back several major Biden-era pollution rules", "agency": "Environmental Protection Agency" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM (6 months ago)
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The Trump administration repealed the EPA's scientific determination that underpins the government's authority to combat climate change. This decision disputes the scientific consensus on climate change and could prevent future climate rules. The article explains the endangerment finding, the administration's arguments, and potential impacts.
President Trump directed the Pentagon to buy more electricity from coal-burning plants to support the declining coal industry. The move involves long-term contracts with coal plants and a rollback of environmental regulations. Critics argue this could increase costs and hinder investment in cleaner energy.
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