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In a first, the US will restrict existing coal-fired plants’ emissions

Baua Electric

It’s the first time the federal government has restricted CO2 emissions from existing coal-fired power plants and one of four measures the EPA announced today to transition the US to a clean energy economy. The stronger clean air and climate protections will save lives.” Coal powered around 16% of US electricity in 2023.

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