EPA May Roll Back Key Pollution Limits

Pollution limits for power plants may soon be on the chopping block.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency is proposing to scrap two major regulations from the Biden administration.
The first rule limits carbon emissions from current and future power plants.
The second targets toxic air pollutants like mercury from coal-burning facilities.
Zeldin confirmed that revisions will be made to the mercury rule.
However, there’s no indication yet whether the carbon emissions rule will be adjusted or eliminated outright.
Both regulations were designed to combat air pollution and climate change.
Power plants are responsible for about 25 percent of all climate-related pollution in the U.S.
The proposal marks a major shift in environmental policy.
Before becoming final, the repeals will undergo a public comment period.
Environmental groups are expected to challenge the move in court.
Supporters say it could reduce regulatory burdens and lower energy costs.