Day: June 2, 2014

NRDC: Obama Administration Moves to Curb Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

A Historic Step to Combat Climate Change WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014 – The Environmental Protection Agency today unveiled the centerpiece of President Obama’s climate action plan. The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “The EPA’s proposal to limit carbon pollution from power plants[Read More…]

Union of Concerned Scientists: EPA Moves to Curb Emissions from Existing Power Plants

New Data Shows Renewables, Energy Efficiency Could Dramatically Lower Emissions WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014 – In a historic step, the Environmental Protection Agency today proposed the first-ever limits on carbon emissions from existing power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, with new analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)[Read More…]

Center for American Progress Experts on the New Carbon Rule for Coal-Fired Power Plants

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  Today, President Barack Obama announced his intention to use executive authority to set a national limit on carbon pollution from coal plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will release the carbon pollution standards for existing power plants on Monday. The Chief Justice John Roberts Supreme[Read More…]

Statement from Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on Proposed New EPA Rules for Existing Power Plants

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz issued the following statement today on the EPA’s proposed new rules for existing power plants: “The EPA’s proposed new rules for existing power plants are a critical step toward addressing climate change. This common-sense approach will reduce carbon emissions while also giving states[Read More…]

EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants

Clean Power Plan is flexible proposal to ensure a healthier environment, spur innovation and strengthen the economy WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is today releasing the Clean Power Planproposal, which for the first time cuts[Read More…]

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