US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants

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The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

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  • The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:52:12 UTC.

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