NewsSNN NewsSeptember 14, 2026Manatee County
Trump administration repeals climate regulations for coal- and gas-fired power plants
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The Trump administration repealed regulations that restricted greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The action allows the fossil fuel sector to release greenhouse gases without federal restrictions.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
The change removes federal limits on for coal- and gas-fired power plants, altering environmental compliance requirements for the energy sector.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration repealed regulations limiting planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
- The action allows the fossil fuel sector to release greenhouse gases unchecked by the federal government.
- The change affects coal- and gas-fired power plants, which make up a large share of U.S. climate change contributions.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMeredith Hankins“Federal climate legal director at the Natural Resources Defense Council”PersonPresident Trump“Head of the administration”PersonAaron Szabo“EPA assistant administrator”OrganizationNational Mining Association“Trade group representing the coal industry”OrganizationTrump administration“Executing the repeal of power plant regulations”PersonJason Schwartz“Regulatory policy director at the Institute for Policy Integrity”PersonRich Nolan“President and CEO of the National Mining Association”OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency issuing the rule and proposal”OrganizationNew York University School of Law's Institute for Policy Integrity“Authored a report on power sector emissions”OrganizationNatural Resources Defense Council“Environmental organization”PersonRachael Marsh“Chief legal officer at the Edison Electric Institute”OrganizationEdison Electric Institute“Trade group representing power companies”