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On April 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation to temporarily lift certain EPA regulations on coal-fired power plants. This decision allows these plants to operate under a less stringent version of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for a period of two years, with the goal of preventing closures that could threaten energy reliability and jobs. The administration argues that maintaining operations at coal plants is essential for national security and energy stability while promoting the development of practical emissions technologies.

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