May 2nd, 2025
The government said around 70 coal power plants don't need to follow rules about bad chemicals for two years.
A list on the internet shows 47 companies. They can use coal plants.
Some big power plants don't have to follow some rules.
One plant in Montana makes a lot of bad air.
Other plants in North Dakota and Texas also make the air dirty.
Big power companies own these plants.
Rules also help four power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority runs these plants.
The EPA said the plan will help make electricity from coal stronger and cheaper.
Michelle said coal power is important for electricity and the economy.
She said the old rules were wrong and did not follow the law.
He said a rule about mercury might make coal power plants close early. He said we need the plants for electricity.
People who care about the environment said Trump and Lee Zeldin did not do their job.
These passes let companies make the air dirty.
Groups for nature and health say the government's plan is not good. They say it lets companies not follow rules to keep nature and people safe.
Some people say the new email is for companies that make the air and water dirty.
They can change nine EPA rules. This includes rules for mercury and other bad things in the air. Mercury can hurt people, especially kids, and babies before they are born.
Last week, Trump made changes for coal power. He said old power plants can stay open. This is because more people need electricity for computers, AI, and electric cars. Trump also said find more coal on government land. He wants to make it easier to get coal and let companies dig for it.
Trump wants to help the coal industry.
May 2nd, 2025
GOP stops some health care cuts
New plan for US planes and Newark airport
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