USA unveils clean power plan
The deal at a glance
- What does it do to combat climate change in the US?
The Clean Power Plan sets standards to reduce CO2 emissions by
32% from 2005 levels by 2030, which is 9% more than the proposed rules
previously set forth by the Obama administration.
The measures will place significant emphasis on wind and solar
power and other renewable energy sources
- How?
It sets carbon pollution reduction goals for power plants and
requires states to implement plans to meet goals. States have until September
2016 to submit plans, but must comply by 2022.
- Why are some US states opposed?
Coal mining states such as Wyoming, West Virginia and Kentucky fear their
economies would suffer and people would be laid off.
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