Trump EPA Downplays Power Plant Emissions, Defying Climate Science

The Trump-era EPA has proposed that carbon emissions from fossil-fueled power plants are not significant contributors to harmful air pollution—a stance that contradicts decades of scientific consensus. Experts and environmental advocates warn this move could undermine global climate efforts and public health protections.

Out of 30 experts contacted by the AP, 19 rejected the EPA’s claim, likening it to denying the dangers of smoking or arsenic. Carbon dioxide is a major driver of climate change, linked to rising seas, extreme weather, and health risks like lung and heart disease, especially in vulnerable communities.

Critics say the EPA's dismissal of basic climate science threatens clean energy progress and fuels misinformation, potentially delaying urgent action needed to reduce emissions and protect global health.

19-06-2025