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EPA Repeals Power Plant Emissions Standards to Keep Coal Online for AI Data Centres

The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalised the repeal of Biden-era emissions limits on power plants, a move it calls the largest power sector deregulatory action ever. The decision is expected to keep older coal and gas plants operating longer to meet surging electricity demand from AI data centres, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups.

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The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalised the repeal of Biden-era emissions limits on power plants, a move it calls the largest power sector deregulatory action ever. The decision is expected to keep older coal and gas plants operating longer to meet surging electrici…

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