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Industrial Carbon Pollution Standards
On April 13, 2013, the Obama Administration missed the statutory deadline for finalizing the proposed "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources." The proposed standards would reduce carbon pollution from new power plants, protecting public health and sparking innovation in clean technologies which spur green jobs. Pollution from fossil fuel power plants, along with oil refineries, accounts for nearly 40 percent of the greenhouse gas pollution in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) originally moved forward to reduce industrial carbon pollution by releasing the proposed standards in March 2012. During the public comment period on the proposed standards, supporters of climate action submitted a record-breaking number of comments—more than three million. EPA has indicated that it is continuing to work on the standards but has not indicated when it expects to finalize them. Several environmental groups and states have filed a notice of intent to sue the EPA in 60 days if the rules are not finalized by then.
Fact Sheets
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheets: CO, MA, MI, MN, MT, NV, NH, NM, NC, OH, PA, VA, WI, National Wildlife Federation, 6.21.12
- An Updated Response to EEI’s Timeline of Environmental Regulations, World Resources Institute Fact Sheet, 5.2012
- Carbon Standards FAQs, General Information, Techincal Information, and Myths vs. Facts, 3 Fact Sheets
- Power Plant Carbon Pollution Limits: Critical for Wildlife and Public Health, National Wildlife Federation Fact Sheet, 4.2012
- A Stronger America: Reducing Pollution, Generating Cleaner Energy, and Building a Stronger Economy, Environmental Defense Fund Fact Sheet, 3.27.12
- EPA FACT SHEET: Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Environmental Protection Agency, 3.27.12
- States Have Led the Way in Curbing Carbon Pollution from New Power Plants, Environmental Defense Fund, 3.13.12
- The Health Effects of Hotter Days and Nights, Union of Concerned Scientists Fact Sheet
- Warming Temperatures Drive Up Pollen Production and Allergies, Union of Concerned Scientists Fact Sheet
- Health and Climate Change: Accounting for Costs, Natural Resources Defense Council Fact Sheet
- Wildlife Incons at Risk, National Wildlife Federation Fact Sheets: CO, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NV, NH, NM, NC, OH, PA, VA, & WI from Game Changers, National Wildlife Federation Report 2011
- Businesses and States Support Clean Air Act Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution, Environmental Defense Fund Fact Sheet
- Environmental Protection Agency, The Clean Air Act, and U.S. Manufacturing, World Resources Institute Fact Sheet
- What Are Limits on Environmental Protection Agency? Clean Air Act Holds Answers, World Resources Institute Fact Sheet
- Proposed Rule: Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule Step 3, Environment Protection Agency Fact Sheet 2012
- Environmental Protection Agency Tailoring Rule Factsheet, Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet
- Final Rule: Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, Environmental Protection Agency Factsheet
- 18 Years and Counting: Senate Inaction Allows Big Polluters Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation Fact Sheet
- For Environmental Protection Agency Regulations, Cost Predictions Are Overstated, World Resources Institute Fact Sheet
- Final Action to Ensure Authority to Issue Permits under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding of Substantial Inadequacy and SIP Call , Environmental Protection Agency Factsheet
- Proposed Rules on Clean Air Act Permits for Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program, Factsheet , Environmental Protection Agency Factsheet
- Response to EEI’s timeline for Environmental Regulations, World Resources Institute Factsheet
- National Alliance of Forest Owners Opposition Report and Environmental Defense Fund Response Fact Sheet
- Clean Air Act Implementation Timeline, National Wildlife Federation Fact Sheet, 10.5.10
- Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangerment Finding, Environmental Protection Agency
Letters
- Broad Coalition Letter Urges President Obama to Tackle Climate Change, Nearly 70 Groups Sign-on Letter, 1.7.13
- Joint Letter in Support of Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants, Joint Sign-on, 6.25.12
- 350 Health Professionals Support the Clean Air Act and the Environmental Protection Agency, Joint Sign-on Letter to Policy Makers, 5.2012
- Business Groups Urge OMB to Finalize Review of Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits Under the New Source Performance Standards Program, Business Groups Letter, 2.15.2012
- US Climate Action Network Members and Allies Letter on New Source Performance Standards GHG Delay, Group Sign-on 9.21.2011
- CEO Letter to President Obama Opposing New Source Performance Standards Carbon Pollution Delay, Group Sign-on 9.20.2011
- 2,505 Scientists’ Statement on the Clean Air Act, 2.2011
- Business Support for Environmental Protection Agency’s Authority to Regulate GHG Emissions, Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP) 11.20.2010
- American Sustainable Business Council Letter of Support for the Clean Air Act, 10.18.2010
- Letter to Environmental Protection Agency from Coal State Democrats Challenging CO2 Regulation , 2.29.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Jackson's Response to Letter from Senators, 2.22.2010
Statements
2012
- NAACP Statement on 3 Million Comments for EPA Carbon Pollution Standard, Statement from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 8.14.12
- Record 3 Million Comments In Support of EPA's Carbon Pollution Standard Demonstrates Americans' Support for Curbing Climate Change, Statement from the League of Women Voters, 8.14.12
- Record 3 Million Comments in Support of EPA's Carbon Pollution Standard Demonstrates Americans' Support For Curbing Climate Change, Joint Statement, 8.14.12
- Like General Public, Small Businesses Support Carbon Emissions Standard, Statement From the Small Business Majority, 8.14.12
- Sierra Club and Allies File Motion to Intervene on Polluters' Legal Attack on Life-saving Carbon Pollution Standards, Sierra Club Press Release, 7.12.12
- D.C. Court of Appeals Upholds Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Standards, Sierra Club Press Release, 6.26.12
- Court Upholds Historic EPA Actions to Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect Public Health, Environmental Defense Fund Press Release, 6.26.12
- U.S. Appeals Court Upholds EPA Carbon Pollution Limits, Natural Resources Defense Council Press Release, 6.26.12
- Court of Appeals Upholds EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Rules in Their Entirety, Center for Biological Diversity Press Release, 6.26.12
- Clean Air Advocates Welcome Court’s Decision Upholding Controls on Carbon Pollution, Other Harmful Gases, Earthjustice Press Release, 6.26.12
- By Protecting Clean Air Standards, U.S. Court of Appeals Does Right by Small Business, Press Release from Small Business Majority, 6.26.12
- Federal Appeals Court Upholds EPA Standards Regulating Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Press Release from Massachusetts Attorney General Coakley’s Office, 6.26.12
- Court Decisions Pave Way for Continued Progress to Create Good Jobs, Protect Environment, BlueGreen Alliance Press Release, 6.26.12
- DC Court Supports EPA on Climate Change, World Resources Institute Press Release, 6.26.12
- Barb Gottlieb's Testimony at EPA Carbon Pollution Hearing, Physicians for Social Responsibility, 5.24.2012
- EPA's Proposed Rule "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units," Testimony in Washington, DC by Robert Collier, Environmental Defense Fund, 5.24.2012
- EPA's Proposed Rule "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units," Testimony in Washington, DC by Mandy Warner, Environmental Defense Fund, 5.24.2012
- Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants: Testimony at EPA Public Hearing in Washington, DC, US Climate Action Network, 5.24.2012
- Legal Newsline: R.I. AG Pleased with EPA Proposal, Press Release 3.30.2012
- Statement on EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Safeguard, Interfaith Power & Light Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Sen. Carper Statement on EPA Proposal to Address Greenhouse Gases from New Power Plants, Senator Tom Carper (Delaware) Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Udall Responds to EPA's Proposed Clean Air Standards for Carbon Pollution from New Power Plants, Senator Mark Udall (Colorado) Statement, 3.27.201212
- NYS DEC Commissioner Joe Martens Statement on EPA Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Statement, 3.27.2012
- New Greenhouse Gas Rules Can Create Opportunities for Small Businesses, Small Business Majority Press Release, 3.27.2012
- BlueGreen Alliance Applauds New Clean Air Protections, BlueGreen Alliance Press Release, 3.28.2012
- Audubon's Mike Daulton Comments on EPA’s Historic Rules Limiting Carbon Pollution, Audubon Press Release, 3.27.2012
- New Carbon Pollution Standards Provide Needed Clarity for Businesses, Environmental Entrepreneurs E2 Press Release, 3.27.2012
- A.G. Schneiderman Commends EPA For Taking Action To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution From New Power Plants, 3.27.2012
- Statement by PSEG Chairman and CEO Ralph Izzo on the EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standards, 3.27.2012
- New Greenhouse Gas Rules Riddled with Loopholes, Greenpeace USA Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EPA Proposes Cuts to Industrial Carbon Pollution, Center for Biological Diversity Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Health Care Without Harm Praises EPA for Greenhouse Gas Standards, Health Care Without Harm Press Release, 3.28.2012
- American Public Health Association cheers new clean air standard for power plants, American Public Health Association Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Historic Carbon Pollution Standards, Evangelical Environmental Network Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Latinos Can “Breathe Easier” Thanks to EPA’s Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard, Voces Verdes Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EPA Proposes Landmark Standards to Curb Industrial Carbon Pollution from New Coal-Fired Power Plants, Earthjustice Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Obama’s Move to Limit Power Plant Emissions is a Breath of Fresh Air, Earth Day Network Statement, 3.27.2012
- Statement on EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standards, The Climate Reality Project Statement, 3.27.2012
- Statement from Green For All on New Carbon Pollution Standard, Green For All Statement, 3.27.2012
- Catholics United Applauds Greenhouse Gas Health Standards, Catholics United Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Clean Energy Group’s Clean Air Policy Initiative Statement on EPA’s Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, The Clean Energy Group Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EPA Proposes First-Ever Carbon Standards for New Power Plants, Union of Concerned Scientists Statement, 3.27.2012
- Obama Administration to Protect Americans’ Health by Setting Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants, Environment America Press Release, 3.27.2012
- American Lung Association Applauds Obama Administration’s Power Plant Carbon Pollution Standards Proposal , American Lung Association Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Sierra Club Applauds Protections for Dangerous Carbon Pollution, Sierra Club Press Release, 3.27.2012
- U.S. EPA’s issuance of the first-ever Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Ceres Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EDF applauds historic clean air standards for power plants, Environmental Defense Fund Press Release, 3.27.2012
- Over 125,000 American businesses support the EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standard, Joint Business Groups Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EPA Proposes First-Ever Standards to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Power Plants, World Resources Institute Press Release, 3.27.2012
- LCV Applauds Historic New Standards for Industrial Carbon Pollution, League of Conservation Voters Press Release, 3.27.2012
- EPA Proposes Historic Limits to Industrial Carbon Pollution, National Wildlife Federation, 3.27.2012
2011
- EPA’s Response to Inspector General’s Report on Endangerment Finding, EPA Press Release, 9.28.2011
- EPA Endangerment Finding Followed the Rules, Inspector General Finds Statement by Francesca Grifo, Union of Concerned Scientists Press Release, 9.28.2011
- Obama Delays Climate Action, National Wildlife Federation Press Release, 9.15.2011
- EPA Climate Rule Delay Part of Dangerous Trend, Union of Concerned Scientists Press Release, 9.15.2011
- Carbon Standards Urgently Needed To Protect Kids, Planet, Natural Resources Defense Council Press Release, 9.15.2011
- The Wilderness Society Opposes Delay in EPA Carbon Standards, The Wilderness Society Press Release, 9.15.11
- Getting Warmer: US CO2 Emissions from Power Plant Emissions Rise 5.6% in 2010, Environmental Integrity Project, 2.18.2011
2010
- New Environmental Protection Agency Schedule Will Protect Public Health and Reduce Carbon Pollution, Natural Resources Defense Council Press Release, 12.23.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency Take News Steps to Limit Carbon Pollution from Biggest Polluters Sierra Club Press Release, 12.23.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency Sets Timeline for Cleaning Up Largest Sources of Global Warming Pollution Environment America Press Release, 12.23.2010
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Agrees to Schedule for Issuing Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants and Refineries Earthjustice Press Release, 12.23.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency to Set Greenhouse Gas Standards for Fossil Fuel Power Plants and Petroleum Refineries Environmental Protection Agency Press Release, 12.23.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency Completes Framework for Greenhouse Gas Permitting Programs / Environmental Protection Agency and States Have Worked Closely to Ensure a Smooth Transition Environmental Protection Agency Press Release, 12.23.2010
- Court Denies Polluters' Attempts To Stall Limits on Climate Change Pollution Earthjustice Press Release, 12.10.2010
- New Environmental Protection Agency Guidance Will Help Companies, States Find Cost Savings Under Greenhouse Gas Permits , Environmental Defense Fund, 11.10.2010
- Environmental Protection Agency Issues Pollution Permitting Guidance for States/Focus is on Improving Energy Efficiency to Reduce GHG Pollution from the Largest Industrial Facilities, Environmental Protection Agency, 11.10.2010
- Press Release: Environmental Protection Agency Rules Require Disclosure of Oil and Gas Methane Pollution and Electronics Fluorinated Gas Emissions, Environmental Defense Fund & Earthjustice, 11.9.2010
Blogs
- Costly Climate Impacts Show Why We Need Power Plant Carbon Standards, Union of Concerned Scientists Blog, 4.12.13
- 7 Deadly Amendments That Would’ve Protected Dirty Energy And Trashed The Climate, Think Progress Blog, 3.24.2013
- The State of the Union's Carbon Pollution, NRDC Blog, 2.13.13
- Carbon Pollution Data Put Power Plants Front and Center, NRDC Blog, 2.5.13
- Appeals Court Rejects Orcs' and Goblins' Latest Attack on EPA Carbon Pollution Standards, NRDC Blog, 12.20.12
- Fighting Climate Change Wins in Court, The Climate Reality Project Blog, 7.2.12
- Climate Smack-Down: Court Upholds EPA's Carbon Pollution Standards In Triumph of Science and Law, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 6.28.12
- Win one, Lose one…, Massachusetts Climate Action Network, 6.27.12
- Appeals Court Upholds EPA “Endangerment” Finding on Climate, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 6.26.12
- Background on cases against EPA brought to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 2.23.12
- Fact Check: EPA Regulations Are Not Small Business's Kryptonite, The Huffington Post Blog, 6.11.12
- It May Cost Them, But Small Biz Likes Tougher Anti-Pollution Rules, Business First blog, 6.7.12
- Bryce Harper's Unusual Hit Speaks to Climate Change Impacts, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 6.4.12
- Adding Faces and Voices to the Fight to Cut Carbon Pollution, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 5.29.12
- Coal Industry Bribes "Activists" with T-shirts and Lunch to Fight to EPA, TriplePundit Blog, 5.29.12
- Americans Speak Out in Support of the EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard, La Plaza Blog, 5.25.12
- At EPA Hearing, Nurses Say Cutting Greenhouse Gases Will Improve Nation’s Health, Health Care Without Harm Blog, 5.24.12
- An Inside Look at EPA's Carbon Pollution Hearings, Environmental Defense Fund Blog, 5.24.12
- Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century, The Nation Blog, 5.24.12
- NWF Voices Testify in Support of EPA Carbon Pollution Limits, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 5.24.12
- Hundreds Pack EPA Hearing Calling for Climate Action, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 5.24.12
- Pro-Coal Group Pays People To Wear Their Shirts at EPA Hearing, Sierra Club Blog, 5.24.12
- Americans Make Their Voices Heard at Hearings: Time to Protect Health and Cut Carbon, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 5.24.12
- Hearing the Voice of the People on Curbing Carbon Pollution & Climate Change, Natural Resources Defense Council, 5.24.12
- Cut Carbon Pollution from America's Power Plants, NRDC Tells EPA Public Hearings, Natural Resources Defense Council, 5.24.12
- Tell EPA You Support Carbon Pollution Protections, Sierra Club Blog, 5.24.12
- A Million People tell EPA to Adopt Proposed Carbon Pollution Rule, Think Progress Blog, 5.17.12
- Connect the Dots and Act to Curb Power Plant Carbon Pollution, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 5.4.12
- A Non-wonk Guide to the Carbon Pollution Standard, The Climate Reality Project, 5.2.12
- Groups Collect More than 735,000 Comments to Curb Carbon Pollution, EcoWatch Blog, 4.24.12
- More than 500,000 Comments Supporting Carbon Pollution Safeguards Delivered to EPA, Sierra Club Blog, 4.24.12
- Diverse Praise for EPA's Carbon Pollution Standard, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 3.28.12
- A Big Day for Clean Air: New Carbon Rule Announced!, Will Steger Foundation Blog, 3.27.12
- New Carbon Pollution Safeguards Will Protect Our Health, Our Children's Future, Sierra Club Blog, 3.27.12
- EPA Finally Announces Greenhouse Gas Standard, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Blog, 3.27.12
- Getting Serious about Clean Air, Clean Water Action Blog, 3.27.12
- EPA Limits Carbon Emissions from New Power Plants, Union of Concerned Scientists Blog, 3.27.12
- Time to Tighten Up Oil & Gas Industry Methane Leaks to Curb Global Warming, Natural Resources Defense Fund Blog, 3.27.12
- New Limits on Carbon Pollution Will Help Usher in a Clean, Healthier Future, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 3.27.12
- Cleaner Power Starts Today: EPA Proposes Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Natural Resources Defense Fund Blog, 3.27.12
- EPA Power Plant Standards Will Help Clean Up and Modernize Our Electric System, Union of Concerned Scientists Blog, 3.20.12
- Houston Toads: New Victims of Climate Change, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 2.27.12
- Legal Case Against EPA Greenhouse Endangerment Finding: ‘Man-Made, Climate Change Is Not Certain’, Think Progress Blog, 2.27.12
- Landmark Environmental Court Battle on Horizon, Environmental Defense Fund Blog 2.22.12
- King Kong vs. Godzilla: Does Big Oil Get a Pass Because Big Coal is Bigger?, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 1.15.12
- Climate Change Costs U.S. Big Time, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 1.5.12
- How the European Program to Reduce Carbon Pollution from Aviation Works, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 1.4.12
2011
- Will Our Elected Representatives Sacrifice 28,000 Lives to Cut a Last-Minute Political Deal?, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.12.11
- EPA Takes First Steps Towards Limits on Power Plant Carbon Pollution to Protect Our Health and Safety, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 11.8.11
- Inhofe Brews Tempest in Teapot While Global Warming Rages On, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 9.28.11
- Obama Delaying Action on Carbon Pollution: Quite Damaging, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 9.21.11
- No More Delays on Climate Action, Enviro CEOs tell White House, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 9.20.11
- U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Highlights the Importance of EPA Climate Rules, Southern Alliance For Clean Energy, 6.20.11
- Sen. Sherrod Brown and the Clean Air Act, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 2.28.11
- Madhatter's Tea Party: Court Rejects Yet Another Texas Attack on Environmental Protection Agency's Carbon Safeguards, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 2.24.11
- Sen. Scott Brown: Stand Up for Clean Air, Not Polluters , Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 1.18.11
- Dangerous Delaying Tactics, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 1.13.11
- A “Tex-Extremist” Approach to the Clean Air Act, National Wildlife Federation Blog, 1.12.11
- It’s Time for Environmental Protection Agency to Step In, Sierra Club Blog, 1.2011
2010
- Texas Home Alone: Another Court Rejects Challenge to Coming Carbon Standards, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.29.10
- Clean Air Standards Coming for America's Biggest Carbon Polluters , Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.23.10
- Uncorking Limits on Power Plant and Refinery Pollution, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.23.10
- Washington Lobbyists and Prophets of Doom, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.19.10
- Environmental Protection Agency Regulations: Not A Moratorium on Industrial Construction? , Natural Resources Defense Council Blog 12.17.10
- Don't Block the Environmental Protection Agency , Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.16.11
- Court Gives Green Light to Environmental Protection Agency Carbon Pollution Standards, Rejects Polluters' and Climate-Deniers' Claims, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.10.10
- Another Heaping Helping of "Chicken Little" from Power Plant Polluters, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 12.9.10
- The Alone Star State, Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 11.4.10
- Industry Carbon Lawsuits Suffer "Wardrobe Malfunction", Natural Resources Defense Council Blog, 11.5.10
- States Moving Full Speed Ahead on Greenhouse Gas Permitting National Association of Clean Air Agencies, 9.15.10
Press & Articles
- It’s official: EPA delays climate rule for new power plants, The Washington Post, 4.12.13
- Re-Election Greenlights Host of EPA Rules, Solidifies Regulation of Greenhouse Gases, Bloomberg BNA,11.8.12
- EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule Gets Largest Number of Public Comments For Any Federal Rule, ThinkProgress, 7.2.12
- Court Upholds EPA Climate Rules, National Geographic, 6.28.12
- A Court Rules for the Planet, New York Times, 6.27.12
- EPA's climatic victory, Baltimore Sun, 6.27.12
- Latinos Nationwide Call for New Power Plant Rules to Curb Climate Change, Huffington Post, 6.27.12
- Court Upholds EPA's Greenhouse Gas Rules, Reuters Article, 6.26.12
- U.S. Appeals Court Upholds EPA Greenhouse Gas Emission Rules, ThinkProgress, 6.26.12
- EPA, Dems Cheer Climate Ruling, The Hill, 6.26.12
- EPA Findings, Global-warming Rules Pass Court Test, The Seattle Times, 6.26.12
- Federal Appeals Court Upholds CO2 Rules, The New York Times Opinion, 6.26.12
- Court Backs E.P.A. Over Emissions Limits Intended to Reduce Global Warming, The New York Times, 6.26.12
- Latino Public Health Professionals To The White House: It’s Time To Limit Carbon Pollution!, ThinkProgress, 6.22.12
- Former EPA Head: Carbon Pollution Threatens Public Health, Fairfax News, 6.14.12
- Carbon Limits Will Help Fix a Broken Energy Market and Spur Economic Growth, Center for American Progress, 6.7.12
- VA Summer Forecast: Higher Temps, More 'Bad Air' Days, Public News Service, 5.29.12
- Environmental Groups Press EPA to Regulate Carbon Dioxide From Existing Power Plants, 5.25.12
- EPA Hears Testimony on New Carbon Pollution Hearings, WPFL Louisville, Ky., 5.24.12
- UCS and Chicago Community Leaders Speak Out in Support of EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard, Union of Concerned Scientists, 5.24.2012
- Sierra Club and Allies Mobilize Hundreds of Thousands in Support of First-ever Proposed Limits to Dangerous Carbon Pollution from New Coal Plants, Sierra Club, 5.24.12
- Millions of Americans Make Their Voices Heard in Support of EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard, 5.24.12
- Faith Leaders Applaud Carbon Pollution Rule, National Council of Churches, 5.24.12
- At EPA Hearing, Nurses Say Cutting Greenhouse Gases Will Improve Nation’s Health, Health Care Without Harm, 5.24.12
- Experts Hail New Carbon Pollution Standards at EPA Hearing, Natural Resources Defense Council, 5.23.12
- Heat-Related U.S. Deaths Projected to Rise 150,000 by Century's End Due to Climate Change, Natural Resources Defense Council, 5.23.12
- Melanie G. Ramey: More Work Needed to Protect Clean Air, The Cap Times opinion piece, 5.4.12
- New Pollution Rule Needs Support, Letters to the Editor The Portland Press Herald, 4.10.12
- Poll Shows Majority Support for Carbon Controls, but Partisan Split Persists, E2 Wire, 4.9.12
Reports & Other Resources
Reports & Polls:
- Is Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Removal A Game Changer For Climate Change Mitigation?, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Article, 12.23.12
- Closing the Power Plant Carbon Pollution Loophole: Smart Ways the Clean Air Act Can Clean Up America's Biggest Polluters, NRDC, 12.2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit: Decision on Climate and Clean Air Protections, United States Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit Court, 6.26.12
- Opinion Poll: Ohio Small Business Owners Support Government Investment in Clean Energy and Enforcement of EPA Rules, Small Business Majority, 6.7.12
- Killer Summer Heat: Projected Death Toll from Rising Temperatures in America Due to Climate Change, Natural Resources Defense Council, 5.2012
- Climate Impacts From Health Professionals, American Public Health Association, 5.16.12
- US EPA Carbon Pollution Standard Public Hearings: How To Prepare My Testimony, Sierra Club, 5.2012
- Opinion Poll: Small Business Owners Support Government Investments in Renewable Energy and EPA Clean Air Standards, Small Business Majority, 4.24.12
- Warming Winters Threaten America’s Outdoor Traditions, National Wildlife Federation Report, 3.27.12
- New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA to Do More to Reduce Air Pollution, American Lung Association Clean Air Survey, 3.21.12
- EPA Power Plant Standards: A Powerful Catalyst for Modernizing our Electric System, Union of Concerned Scientists Background Paper, 3.20.12
- In the Path of the Storm Global Warming, Extreme Weather, and the Impacts of Weather-Related Disasters in the United States , Environment America Report, 2.16.12
- POLL: Small Businesses Support Strong National Standards to Increase Energy Innovation, Prosperity for Small Firms,Small Business Majority, 9.20.11
- Game Changers: Air Pollution, a Warming Climate, and the Troubled Future for America’s Hunting and Fishing Heritage, National Wildlife Federation Report 2011
- Report: Getting Warmer - US CO2 Emissions from Power Plant Emissions Rise 5.6% in 2010, Environmental Integrity Project 2.18.11
- Environmental Protection Agency 2011 Draft U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report, Environmental Protection Agency 2.18.11
Environmental Protection Agency Documents:
- Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet,
- Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gases Environmental Protection Agency New Source Review
- Tailoring Rule. 75 Fed. Reg. 31514, Environmental Protection Agency
- Permitting Steps Under Tailoring Rule, Environmental Protection Agency
- Operating Permit Burden Reductions, Environmental Protection Agency
- Regulatory Impact Analysis (final rule), Environmental Protection Agency
- Greenhouse Gas Permitting, Technical Answers, FAQs, Environmental Protection Agency
- General BACT Guidance for GHG, Environmental Protection Agency
- State and Local Permitting Authority Responses to Tailoring Rule Requests (lists individual submissions), Environmental Protection Agency
Maps:
Web Pages:
Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants, Environmental Protection Agency Web Pages:
Interviews:
Members Only:
- Member Only: The "War on Coal" is a Myth, Polluters Wage War on Truth, Public Health, Member Only Log-in Required, 5.2012
- Talking Points for EPA Carbon Pollution Standard Hearings on May 24th, Member Only Log-in Required, 5.2012
- Member Only: Social Media Guidance for Carbon Comment Delivery to EPA, Template Log-in Required 4.24.12
- Tax Day Letter to the Editor Templates, Member Only Log-in Required 4.13.12
- Comment Collection Tool Kit for Proposed Carbon Pollution Standards, Member Only Log-in Required, 4.11.12
- Carbon Pollution Standards Tool Kit, Member Only Materials including LTE's, Talking Points, Op-ed, Ed Board Memo, and Sample Press Release, 3.26.12
- Message Guidance Industrial Carbon Pollution, Member Only Log-in Required 2.28.12
- Message Guidance Push back on AFP and NCPPR Op-eds, Member Only Log-in Required, 2.13.12
- Message Outline on GHG/carbon Rules for Power Plants, Member Only Log-in Required 11.8.11
- Message Guidance on GHG Rule Delay, Member Only Log-in Required 9.15.11
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