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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County

Trump administration repeals greenhouse gas emissions limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants

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The Trump administration repealed federal regulations that limited greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants on Monday. The change allows the power sector to release greenhouse gases without federal restrictions. The decision is expected to impact emissions levels and the fossil fuel industry.

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Why It Matters

Power plants can now emit greenhouse gases without federal limits, changing operational standards for the U.S. energy sector.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration repealed regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
  • The action took place on Monday.
  • The power sector is now allowed to release greenhouse gases without federal government restrictions.
  • The sector represents a large share of U.S. climate change contributions.
  • The move is expected to be a win for the fossil fuel industry.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationNatural Resources Defense Council“Environmental organization that commented on the rollback.”OrganizationNational Mining Association“Trade group representing the coal industry.”locationU.S.“The country where the power plants and climate contributions are located.”PersonPresident Trump“Head of the administration implementing the deregulation.”PersonAaron Szabo“EPA assistant administrator who spoke to reporters about the rules.”OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Issued the final rule and proposed finding regarding the Clean Air Act.”OrganizationNew York University School of Law's Institute for Policy Integrity“Authored a report on U.S. power sector emissions and public health impacts.”PersonJason Schwartz“Regulatory policy director at the Institute for Policy Integrity.”PersonRich Nolan“President and CEO of the National Mining Association.”OrganizationEdison Electric Institute“Trade group representing power companies.”PersonMeredith Hankins“Federal climate legal director at the Natural Resources Defense Council.”PersonRachael Marsh“Chief legal officer at the Edison Electric Institute.”OrganizationTrump administration“Repealed regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.”