Trump seeks to overhaul signature Obama climate policy

[Swordsmyth]

President Trump is planning to introduce a proposal that would allow states to establish emissions standards for coal-fired power plants rather than expediting their elimination.


Two administration officials told the Post that Trump could announce the policy change as soon as Tuesday during a visit to West Virginia, where the president has vowed to bring back coal-dependent jobs.
“America is blessed with extraordinary energy abundance, including more than 250 years worth of beautiful clean coal. We have ended the war on coal, and will continue to work to promote American energy dominance!” Trump tweeted in May.

America is blessed with extraordinary energy abundance, including more than 250 years worth of beautiful clean coal. We have ended the war on coal, and will continue to work to promote American energy dominance!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the policy could impact as many as 300 power plants, reducing any incentive to shift from coal operations to using a cleaner source of energy, according to the paper.

More at: http://thehill.com/homenews/administ...-policy-report

[timosman]

Can we get nukular also?

[kpitcher]

The Trump admin here is pushing for state's rights for coal standards yet at the same time demanding CA buckle to the feds demands on gas mileage. This is erratic behavior.

[timosman]

The Trump admin here is pushing for state's rights for coal standards yet at the same time demanding CA buckle to the feds demands on gas mileage. This is erratic behavior.

Power plants do not move across state lines?

[kpitcher]

Power plants do not move across state lines?

Their output surely does. I know my county is considered to have bad air quality and multiple smog alert days because of pollution coming from Chicago and Gary and drifting across Lake Michigan.

[Danke]