US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

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

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The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.

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  • The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:36:09 UTC.

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