Today, the EPA finalized a rule to protect the public from millions of tons of toxic coal ash sitting in old landfills and ponds across the country that were previously exempt from federal regulations. Georgia is home to more than 90 million tons of toxic coal ash. This is a huge win for Georgia communities who have been dealing with coal ash pollution for decades.
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the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and–for the first time–existing coal-fired plants. In Florida, we have many examples of coal-burning power plants that continue to operate even while their risk to health and climate are exponentially greater than all other alternatives.
Washington, D.C. — The winner of the Ride for the Region Challenge is the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)!
Oak Creek, 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.
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a package of four federal rules that will cut air and water pollution from power plants across the country. The new carbon pollution standards, in particular, will impact Oklahoma power plants and the communities that have breathed in their pollution for generations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.