PolicyFriday, February 27, 2026The Guardian
Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway
A recent EPA assessment revealed that nearly all of the 219 coal-fired power plants in the U.S. were capable of meeting air pollution standards, with only 27 requiring upgrades. However, the Trump administration weakened these regulations, resulting in 71 plants receiving exemptions from mercury limits. This highlights the regulatory discrepancies impacting environmental health policies.
