Trump throws out power plant climate pollution rules

The Trump administration has eliminated Environmental Protection Agency standards regarding greenhouse gas emissions for coal and gas-fired power plants. This decision removes government limits on a sector significantly contributing to climate change, benefiting the fossil fuel industry. Experts suggest this move will increase electricity pollution as power demand rises due to the growth of AI, electric vehicles, and domestic manufacturing. Consequently, power plants in the US can now release planet-warming emissions without previous regulatory constraints.