Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:45:52 UTC.

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