Reports: EPA to weaken emissions rules for power plants

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Affected coal and gas plants may be able to emit up to four per cent more than previously planned

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to water down a new air pollution regulation requiring power plants in 27 states to cut emissions, reports in the US indicate. The watchdog is expected...

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