The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to roll back emissions standards for power plants, which are a major source of CO2 emissions. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin argues that the sector does not significantly contribute to air pollution. This announcement coincides with NOAA's report revealing record CO2 concentrations. Zeldin criticized past administrations for prioritizing environmental protections over economic growth, disclosing plans to ease regulations set by the Biden administration intended to curb emissions by 90% through enhanced carbon capture technologies.
The US EPA has proposed rollbacks on emissions standards for power plants, claiming they do not significantly contribute to air pollution despite being a major CO2 source.
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin criticized previous administrations for prioritizing environmental protection over economic growth, insisting the agency is ending its war on domestic energy supply.
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