North Omaha Neighbors Concerned About Coal Plant Transition Amid New Legislation

EPA moves to delay coal plant water pollution rules, raising health concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to delay and potentially weaken water pollution standards for coal-fired power plants, citing energy grid demands and economic pressures.Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill.In short:The EPA said it will propose delaying compliance deadlines for Biden-era rules designed to limit toxic water pollution from coal plants and may explore broader regulatory rollbacks.The current rules aim to p…

North Omaha neighbors concerned about coal plant transition amid new legislation

The coal-fired plant in North Omaha is set to transition to natural gas in 2026, but new legislation raises concerns. Local advocate Anthony Rogers-Wright highlighted the health risks associated with coal plants, including increased rates of cancer and respiratory diseases, stressing the importance of addressing air quality for the well-being of future generations. The Greater Omaha Chamber emphasizes the need for reliable and diverse energy sou…

Trumps EPA’s Draft Rollback of Endangerment Finding and Limits on Pollution Will Harm the Health of Communities

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