New Biden Climate Rules Could Shutter Remaining American Coal Plants
The Biden administration finalized regulations forcing coal-fired power plants to drastically reduce pollution by 2039, transitioning to cleaner energy sources. [ more ]
US coal power plants killed at least 460,000 people in past 20 years report
Coal-fired power plants have caused twice as many premature deaths as previously believed, killing at least 460,000 Americans in the past two decades.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from coal plants is twice as deadly as PM2.5 from other sources, and previous studies underestimated the dangers of coal pollution.
Strong government regulations are necessary to reduce the health risks associated with coal pollution and implement cost-effective solutions like emissions controls and renewables. [ more ]