Without Weighing Costs to Public Health, EPA Rolls Back Air Pollution Standards for Coal Plants

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By By Kiley BenseFeb 28, 2026, 5:00 am117 ptsTrending
The federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal and oil-fired power plants were strengthened during the Biden administration. By Kiley Bense Last week, when the Environmental Protection Agency finalized its repeal of tightened 2024 air pollution standards for power plants, the agency claimed the rollback…

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