United States: A report by The New York Times has encouraged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to look again at climate rules and prepare a new rule that may lift limits on greenhouse gases from coal- and gas-fired power plants, as reported by Reuters.
EPA: Emissions Have Minimal Impact
According to details from the draft, the EPA claims that emissions from these power plants make up a “small and declining” share of global greenhouse gases. As such, it argues that limiting them would not meaningfully benefit public health or the environment.
UN Data Contradicts EPA View
This position sharply contrasts with findings from the United Nations, which attributes over 75% of global greenhouse gases and more than 90% of CO₂ emissions to fossil fuel use—placing coal and gas among the top contributors to climate change.
EPA Draft Heads for Review
The EPA acknowledged the NYT report, stating that a proposed rule is in the works and currently undergoing interagency review. The draft was submitted to the White House on May 2, and public comments are expected to be invited in June once the proposal is finalized.
Trump Administration Reverses Green Policies
The move aligns with President Trump’s broader environmental rollback. His administration has pushed to eliminate regulations on emissions, cut funding for climate programs, and advance a tax bill that threatens green energy subsidies established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, as reported by Reuters.
Public to Have a Say Soon
As the EPA finalizes its draft, citizens will have the opportunity to submit feedback—a crucial moment for those concerned about the future of U.S. climate action.