NYT reports that US EPA wants the greenhouse gas limitations on power plants to be removed.
New York Times, citing agency documents, reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had drafted a proposal to eliminate all restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gasfired power stations in the United States.
According to a NYT report, the EPA argued that greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide from power plants burning fossil fuels do not "contribute significantly" to dangerous pollution or climate change. This is because these emissions are a small part of global emissions and they are declining.
Report added that the EPA stated that eliminating these emissions would not have any meaningful impact on public health or welfare.
According to the United Nations (UN), fossil fuels contribute by far to global warming. They account for over 75% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide and almost 90% of carbon dioxide.
The EPA didn't immediately respond to a comment request. Could not verify immediately the details of the NYT article.
The U.S. Government under
President Donald
Trump has removed all federal funding for efforts to combat terrorists.
Climate change
As part of the effort to boost oil, gas, and mining operations, it will eliminate all regulations aimed at addressing emissions.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Trump's sweeping legislation on Thursday.
Tax and Spending Bill
This could end the many green-energy subsidies which have supported renewable energy.
Trump's budget plan, which he calls "one beautiful bill", would eliminate funding under the former U.S. president Joe Biden's administration via the Inflation Reduction Act. It would also repeal grants that were intended to reduce air pollutants, greenhouse gasses or purchase electric heavy duty vehicles.
According to a report in the NYT, the EPA has sent a draft of the plan to the White House on May 2 for review. The document could be revised before being released to the public and giving them the chance to comment. This is likely to happen by June.
(source: Reuters)
