Exemption of 68 Coal Power Plants from Mercury and Arsenic Pollution Limits
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Source: Earthjustice
The Trump administration exempted 68 coal-fired power plants across 23 states from mercury and arsenic pollution limits set by the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, allowing these plants to release more toxic pollutants such as mercury, arsenic, and other heavy metals. This exemption was granted through a policy where the EPA invited corporations to request exemptions by citing national secur
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- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Earthjustice
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Description | The Trump administration exempted 68 coal-fired power plants across 23 states from mercury and arsenic pollution limits set by the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, allowing these plants to release more toxic pollutants such as mercury, arsenic, and other heavy metals. This exemption was granted through a policy where the EPA invited corporations to request exemptions by citing national security or lack of available technology, despite the availability of pollution controls. Earthjustice and several environmental groups are challenging this exemption in court, suing the Trump administration for its unlawful decision. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-14 |
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