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Biden Administration Finalizes Federal Carbon Pollution for Fossil Fuel Power Plants

Superior, WI – Today, the Biden Administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and–for the first time ever–existing coal-fired plants.

Biden Administration Finalizes Federal Carbon Pollution for Fossil Fuel Power Plants

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-burning power plants and–for the first time ever–existing coal-burning plants. These critically-needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air quality for families and communities across the country. 

Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter Celebrates New EPA Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Advance Transition from Coal to Clean Energy

ALBANY, NY – In a major win for the climate and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized four separate standards today that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants. These critically needed safeguards will improve air and water quality for families, particularly for New York communities suffering from air pollution produced by coal plants in neighboring states and regions, such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.

EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy

Des Moines, IA – In a major win for the climate and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized four separate standards today that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants.

EPA Rules Will Lead to Cleaner Air and Water for Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Today, the EPA finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and — for the first time ever — existing coal-fired plants. These critically needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air quality for families and communities across Kentucky and the country. 

EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy in Michigan

Washington, D.C. – In a major win for the climate and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized four separate standards today that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants. 

These critically-needed safeguards will improve air and water quality for families, particularly for Michigan communities suffering from DTE’s Monroe coal-burning power plant, the largest climate polluter in the state and third largest in the country.  

Sierra Club Ohio: EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy

Columbus, OH – In a major win for the climate and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized four separate standards today that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants.

Maryland Should Commit to Climate Pollution Reduction Plan Amid New EPA Rules for Power Plants

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired plants and new gas-fired power plants. These critically needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air and water quality for families and communities across Maryland. 

New EPA Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy in Indiana

Washington, D.C. – In a major win for the climate and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized four separate standards today that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants. 

These critically-needed safeguards will improve air and water quality for families, particularly for Indiana communities suffering from pollution from the Gibson, Edwardsport and Clifty Creek coal-burning power plants. 

Federal Carbon Pollution Rules Signal Need for Clean Energy Transition in New England

BOSTON, MA. – Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and – for the first time ever – existing coal-fired plants. These critically-needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air quality for families and communities across the country.