Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental
Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency โs attempt to abandon a Biden era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration โs deregulatory agenda and its repeated efforts to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source. Continue reading...
Published: June 27, 2026 โข 7:59 PM IST ยท Updated: June 27, 2026 โข 8:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency โs attempt to abandon a Biden era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.
The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration โs deregulatory agenda and its repeated efforts to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source.