Environmental Law & Policy Center: EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants
February 21, 2026
February 21, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 21 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants
Advocates warn of more toxic pollution, asthma attacks, and premature deaths, especially in communities living near coal plants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics St . . .
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EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants
Advocates warn of more toxic pollution, asthma attacks, and premature deaths, especially in communities living near coal plants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics St . . .