Trump Eases Regulations on Coal-Fired Power Plants

Trump Eases Regulations on Coal-Fired Power Plants

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The video discusses the differences between President Trump's and President Obama's energy plans, highlighting Trump's rollback of Obama-era regulations and the empowerment of states to set CO2 standards. It covers the support from Republicans and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as opposition from Democrats like Kamala Harris. The proposal is still in the comment phase, and the administration aims for a broader deregulatory agenda across various sectors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of President Trump's new energy plan compared to Obama's?

Stricter pollution limits

Focus on facility efficiency improvements

Expansion of nuclear power

Increased reliance on renewable energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group expressed support for the new energy plan?

Chamber of Commerce

Democratic Party

Environmental Protection Agency

Greenpeace

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Senator Kamala Harris's reaction to the new energy plan?

She supported it as a step forward

She had no comment

She proposed an alternative plan

She called it a recipe for disaster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of the comment period for the new proposal?

45 days

60 days

30 days

90 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader initiative is the new energy plan a part of?

A focus on international trade agreements

A deregulatory push across various sectors

A push for renewable energy

An increase in federal regulations