The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked a federal court to repeal 2024 soot limits for power plants and factories, a move critics call a blatant retreat from one of the agency’s most significant public-health protections in years. The move aligns with 24 states led by Kentucky and industry groups including the National Association of Manufacturers. The EPA has stated that nearly 91% of existing coal plants already meet the toughened standard. Critics argue that the move away from the stricter soot standard could lead to asthma, cardiovascular and other health issues. The country’s dirtiest coal plants would benefit from this change.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
