In a controversial move, the Trump administration has exempted 68 coal-fired power plants across 23 states from following updated Clean Air Act standards. The exemptions, granted in April 2025, allow these plants to postpone complying with stricter limits on toxic emissions including mercury, arsenic, and other harmful pollutants. The process began in March when EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin invited power companies to request exemptions by simply sending an email. Companies were told they could cite “national security” or “lack of available technology” as justifications. By April, the administration had granted two-year exemptions to these facilities. “This is a political favor … Continue reading 68 Coal Plants Get Email Pass to Dodge Clean Air Act Standards Under Trump