EPA moves to scrap greenhouse gas limits on US power plants under Trump

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The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to eliminate existing greenhouse gas emission standards for power plants. The move is part of President Donald Trump's broader push to expand fossil fuel use and ease development of energy-intensive data centers. Critics warn the rollback will result in dirtier electricity at a time when power demand is rising due to AI, electric vehicles, and domestic manufacturing growth. Environmental and consumer advocates argue the deregulation will carry significant costs for public health and the environment.

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