US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The US Environmental Protection Agency ends a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:53:19 UTC.

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