A new set of rules from the EPA will limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain coal and natural gas power plants, as well as update requirements for air and wastewater pollution and
coal ash management.
EPA
Fresh Energy Statement: Supreme Court setback will not slow Minnesota’s progress
While a significant national setback for climate, this decision does not affect Minnesota’s ability to achieve its carbon goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and retire coal plants.
Landmark EPA ruling to phase down HFCs will deliver health and climate benefits for all, including Minnesotans
Last week, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is moving to phase down production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons.
Statement: White House moves to restore state authority over tailpipe pollution standards
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it is proposing to reinstate states’ authority to adopt stronger tailpipe pollution standards under the Clean Air Act.
News Release: Conservation, clean energy, and labor advocates react to new federal carbon pollution standards to protect Minnesota, address climate change
Today, local conservation, clean energy, and labor advocates said newly announced federal carbon pollution limits for power plants would address the leading cause of climate change and protect public health.
