A plan drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency would eliminate current limits on greenhouse gas emissions from gas and coal-fired power plants.
A draft of the document was sent to the White House on May 2, The New York Times reported. It could be released for public comment in June.
The plan argues that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide emitted from power plants “do not contribute significantly to dangerous pollution” or climate change as it accounts for a declining portion of emissions worldwide, the Timessaid, quoting from the document. The EPA added that ending such emissions wouldn’t have a significant effect on public health and welfare.
In April 2024, the Biden administration unveiled new restrictions on coal-fired plants. At that time, the EPA said the restrictions would reap significant public health benefits, including up to 1,200 premature deaths, 870 hospital visits, and 1,900 cases of asthma.
