In this episode, host Megan Berge takes the mic to provide a brief overview of the statutory basis for and origin story of EPA’s newly proposed greenhouse gas performance standards for existing coal-fired plants and new and existing gas-fired plants. A fast facts episode covering the guidelines will follow soon.

More information on the proposed rule is available on EPA’s webpage:

EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Protect Public Health

Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

Environmental Evolutions explores emerging areas and recent developments in environmental law and policy. Click here to listen to prior episodes.

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