Washington D.C. – The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) applauds the final rules announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cut carbon pollution and regulate power plants. Today’s announcement of a package of standards to slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, wastewater, and other toxic power plant pollution is a significant step for climate action, clean air, and communities impacted by power plant pollution. ASBN’s community of business leaders has long supported cutting pollution from existing coal and gas power plants and advocating for an equitable clean energy future. ASBN collected 170 comments in support of this rule in 2023 and welcomes this progress toward reducing emissions.
The fossil fuel industry spends millions of dollars each year on lobbying and advertising to convince the public and lawmakers that burning fossil fuels is the only energy solution. ASBN opposes any actions by Congress or the courts to block pollution standards for power plants. Strong protections are needed to safeguard public health and the climate. The EPA’s carbon pollution power plant standards, combined with the Inflation Reduction Act, are projected to reduce carbon pollution by 75% below 2005 levels by 2035.
“Today’s action to curb pollution from power plants will make a real difference in slashing climate pollution and protecting our health and environment,” said Michael Green, ASBN Senior Advisor on Climate and Energy. “President Biden and EPA Administrator Regan deserve thanks for responding to the urgent need for climate action with strong standards that will cut toxic power plant pollution. This is a major step toward achieving the President’s goal of reducing climate pollution by half by 2030. Their leadership will also clean up our air and water, significantly improving the health of families nationwide, especially in communities located near fossil fuel plants.”
American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is a movement builder in partnership with the business and investor community. ASBN develops and advocates solutions for policymakers, business leaders, and investors that support an equitable, regenerative, and just economy that benefits all — people and the planet. As a multi-issue membership organization advocating on behalf of every business sector, size, and geography, ASBN and its association members collectively represent thousands of businesses across its networks. ASBN partners with some of the most impactful brands to develop and advocate solutions for policymakers that support an equitable economy for all.
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