- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the reversal of mercury standards for coal plants, initially implemented during the Biden administration.
- This decision is seen as a significant shift in the U.S. government’s approach to environmental regulations concerning the coal industry.
- The move has been met with approval from energy advocates, who argue that it will stimulate struggling coal communities and potentially revive the coal industry in the U.S.
- Advocates believe that loosening these restrictions could help restore American dominance in the energy sector by revitalizing coal production.
- The decision has reignited discussions about balancing environmental concerns with economic growth and energy independence.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/epa-scraps-biden-coal-restrictions-advocates-say-move-restore-american-dominance)
