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

Baua Electric

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants to control 90% of their carbon emissions or shut down. Coal powered around 16% of US electricity in 2023. The stronger clean air and climate protections will save lives.”

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. Graham recently declared, “ Economy-wide cap-and-trade is dead. ” greenhouse gas emissions. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John Kerry (D-Mass.)

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