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Greenhouse gases

Zeldin announces rollback of power plant greenhouse gas limits

by Sep 15, 2026
The EPA said the rollback will save $310 billion and help preserve reliable electricity from coal and natural gas plants. Environmental and public-health advocates said it abandons a major federal tool for reducing climate pollution.

Never a friend to the environment, Zeldin has been a ‘wrecking ball’ as chief of EPA

by Mar 5, 2026
Deregulatory actions taken by the EPA with Zeldin at the helm, including eliminating vehicle emissions standards, harm rather than protect the environment and put human health at risk: lawsuit.

Urges support for federal carbon fee bill

by Nov 30, 2018
The bill would decreases U.S. carbon emissions 33 percent over the next decade — and create over 2 million new jobs, lower health care costs and promote energy innovation.