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EPA’s repeal of updated standards allows more emissions of hazardous air pollutants from coal plants
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule repealing updated standards for hazardous air pollutant (also called air toxics) emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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Governor Pritzker takes important step toward advancing nuclear energy in Illinois
Today, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order that will support the deployment of new nuclear facilities in Illinois.
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U.S. EPA sued over illegal repeal of climate protections
Health, environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA’s harmful, unscientific, and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.
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Colorado Electric Transmission Authority could unlock faster, lower-cost transmission, finds CATF
A policy brief from CATF finds that the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) could play a decisive role in expanding the state’s high-voltage transmission network.
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Pathways to Developing Transmission in Colorado and the Role of the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority
A new policy brief from Clean Air Task Force explores how Colorado can expand electricity transmission to meet rising demand from electrification, industrial growth, and data centers while advancing the state’s climate goals. The brief highlights the role of the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) in addressing gaps in planned…
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U.S. EPA repeals landmark finding that underpins public health and climate regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding.
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Nuclear Scaling Initiative secures $3.5M to advance U.S. reactor orderbook
Funding from the Bezos Earth Fund will support the creation of an orderbook for 10+ new nuclear reactor builds in the United States
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EPA proposal lets upwind states off the hook for ozone pollution, shifting burdens to downwind communities
EPA released a proposal to approve upwind states’ plans regarding their interstate transport obligations for the 2015 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone (the primary component of smog) under the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act.
