NewzThe Trump administration has rescinded federal regulations that restricted greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. This regulatory change removes government oversight on emissions for a sector identified as a significant contributor to U.S. climate change impacts, effectively allowing these facilities to release gases without federal limits. The action is anticipated to benefit the fossil fuel industry.
Coal remains a primary focus of the discussion due to its high carbon intensity compared to other energy sources. Historically, coal has accounted for nearly half of cumulative global carbon emissions since the industrial era, producing more carbon dioxide per unit of energy than oil or natural gas.
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