Federal Court Upholds EPA's New Carbon Emission Standards for Power Plants

The ruling supports Biden administration's efforts to reduce greenhouse gases despite opposition from industry and Republican-led states.

The EPA's rule requires coal-fired power plants to capture 90% of carbon emissions or shut down by 2032.
A three-judge panel unanimously denied the request to block the rule, citing insufficient evidence of immediate harm.
Environmental groups praised the decision, emphasizing the importance of reducing climate pollution.
Opponents argue the rule threatens power grid reliability and plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The EPA projects the rule will yield up to $370 billion in climate and health benefits and prevent 1.4 billion metric tons of carbon pollution.