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Agency eliminates limitation on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 06:20

The North American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday that it will revoke rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas-fired power plants.

The revocation specifically affects greenhouse gas emission limits, which are responsible for global warming.

The decision represents a significant change in the United States' environmental regulation regarding electricity production from fossil fuel sources.

With this measure, coal and natural gas-fired power plants are no longer subject to the emission limits previously imposed by the agency for their greenhouse gas emissions.

Why this matters

This decision directly affects the North American energy sector and may have global implications for climate change mitigation efforts. Readers in this region may be impacted by changes in energy markets and international environmental policies that rely on US climate commitments.

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