Some big factories that make electricity do not have to follow rules. One is in Montana. It makes a lot of bad air. Another is in North Dakota. It makes a lot of mercury. One more is in Texas. It also makes a lot of bad air.

Big energy companies own these plants.

The rule also helps four power plants. A big energy company called Tennessee Valley Authority runs them.

The government said using coal for power will be cheaper and safer.

Michelle said coal power is important for electricity and the economy.

She said the rules from President Biden were not good for clean air.

A rule about mercury was made last year. It might have made some power plants close early, Bloodworth said. He said we need the power plants so the electricity works well.

Some people who care about nature said it was wrong that some places did not have to follow the new rules. They said the president and the EPA administrator did not do their job.

This plan is not good for the air we breathe.

Nature and health groups say the government's plan is bad. They think it lets many companies not follow rules for nature and health.

Some people say the new email for special rules helps companies that make the air dirty.

You can get special permission for nine rules about air pollution.

Last week, Trump made rules for old coal power plants to stay open.

Trump wants to help the coal business.