New York Times: EPA Plans To Roll Back Obama-Era Coal Toxin Rules

The transcript discusses the Trump administration's plan to roll back Obama-era regulations on emissions from coal-fired power plants. This move is expected to weaken regulations aimed at limiting toxic metal emissions, potentially prolonging the life of coal power plants. The administration claims the new rule will reduce more pollutants, assuming some plants will adopt stricter technology voluntarily. Environmental groups argue this could lead to public health issues due to coal ash contaminating water sources. This is part of a broader effort to reverse environmental regulations from the previous administration.

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