04/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 08:25
Victory
-Standards will tackle major sources of climate pollution and protect public health
Alexandria Trimble, [email protected]
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a suite of standards to address pollution from fossil-fueled power plants.
Earthjustice President Abigail Dillenissued the following statement in response:
"Today marks a milestone achievement reflecting years of work - inside and outside of government - to clean up our power system to protect all Americans, now and for the future.
"We applaud the Biden administration for taking historic action to protect public health and advance climate progress. Coal and gas plants are among the worst contributors to climate change and toxic air and water pollution. The new standards announced today will dramatically reduce climate pollution while ensuring millions of people will have cleaner, safer air and water.
"EPA's integrated approach to cleaning up power plant pollution will also drive better planning and smarter choices by the energy industry. This is a pivotal moment and these standards, complemented by historic federal investments in clean infrastructure, will help guide defining decisions for our future.
"We also know that there is more work ahead. We look forward to working with the Biden administration to build on these standards and make good on the President's climate, health and environmental justice commitments. Tackling pollution from existing gas-fired power plants is the essential next step."
In a historic day of action, the Biden administration finalized a suite of key power plant rules.
Earthjustice will continue to work with our clients and partners to ensure strong implementation of these rules, both to clean up legacy pollution and accelerate our transition to 100% pollution-free, clean energy.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.