Institute for Energy Research: Trump Administration Loosens Mercury Controls on Coal Power Plants
February 28, 2026
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary:
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Trump Administration Loosens Mercury Controls on Coal Power Plants
In a move to provide more reliable and affordable energy, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has loosened restrictions on emissions of mercury and other air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. According to the New York Times, the EPA estimates the change would save companies a . . .
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Trump Administration Loosens Mercury Controls on Coal Power Plants
In a move to provide more reliable and affordable energy, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has loosened restrictions on emissions of mercury and other air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. According to the New York Times, the EPA estimates the change would save companies a . . .