- The final rules propose to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 32% (against previous target of 30%) of 2005 level by 2030.
- The states will have to submit final plans by 2018 (instead of 2017) and comply by 2022 (instead of 2020).
- Until now there were no federal limits on the amount of pollution coal fired plants could produce.
- These plants provide 37% of power supply and 40% of emissions.
- The move has got mixed response with Republicans voicing opposition, saying they would be economically damaging.
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