US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is repealing rules limiting emissions by coal and gas power plants, in a move that undoes decades of protections meant to curb gasses scientists say are responsible for global warming.“Americans have been demanding more common sense at federal agencies under President [Donald] Trump’s leadership,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said at a news conference in Houston on Monday. “That means cutting red tape so we can build new power-generating infrastructure.”Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?list 2 of 4US records hottest summer in 132 yearslist 3 of 4US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protectionslist 4 of 4Trump’s EPA announcement revokes key research behind climate regulationsend of listThe EPA estimated the changes would eliminate more than $300bn in costs for power plants. The agency also proposed a separate rule, expected to be made final next year, that could prevent future administrations from returning and again regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.The lifting of restrictions is sure to be challenged by environmental groups, who say...