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Good progress on Climate Action Plan, but further to go
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EPA’s proposed carbon standard for power plants is stringent and flexible
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Scenarios for U.S. Electricity in 2030

Affordable reliable electricity is a central pillar of modern life. At the same time, the generation of electricity is responsible for nearly 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Advances in technology and environmental policy are driving enormous change in …

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What to watch in EPA’s power plant carbon emissions proposal
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Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants: Key Challenges

In coordination with states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faces a number of policy challenges as it develops its guidelines for carbon pollution standards for existing power plants. These range from over-arching issues that will impact the foundation of …

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No single solution to nuclear’s troubles
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Climate Solutions: The Role of Nuclear Power
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Maintaining U.S. nuclear power helps meet our climate goals
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Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants: Issues and Options

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. These rules will guide states as they develop their own regulations. This is relatively novel territory for EPA and it must settle …

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Meeting our energy needs