Coverage dated February 19, 2026

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

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The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants. The announcement was made at a large coal plant in Kentucky. Limits on mercury and other toxic emissions were first put in place by the Obama administration, which cut mer…

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  1. Scientific American

    Trump administration slashes mercury regulations from coal plants (opens Scientific American)

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    Mercury pollution from coal plants has been tied to serious neurological problems, especially in children and babies

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants. The announcement was made at a large coal plant in Kentucky. Limits on mercury and other toxic emissions were first put in place by the Obama administration, which cut mer…

  3. CT Mirror

    Trump eases limits on coal plants emitting mercury, other toxins (opens CT Mirror)

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    EPA weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, Trump's latest effort to boost fossil fuel industry.

  4. The Guardian

    Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants (opens The Guardian)

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    Environmental groups warn that weakening air toxics and mercury standards will lead to higher health-related costs

  5. NBC News

    Trump administration eases limits on coal plant emissions of mercury and other toxins (opens NBC News)

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    The EPA weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost the fossil fuel industry by paring back clean air and water rules.

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