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Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
When coal is burned it releases mercury into the air, where it can cause health risks to people including neurological disorders, heart and lung problems and compromised immune systems. Babies developing in the womb and young children are especially at risk.
Trump proposal to weaken mercury standards could have broad impact on other anti-pollution rules
Reported emissions declined 69 percent between 2014 and 2016 after coal-fired power plants installed technology to meet the new clean air standards.
Harold P. Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association, said the current rule shouldn't be weakened considering it's estimated to prevent 11,000 premature deaths each year and has dramatically reduced mercury pollution, a potent neurotoxin that causes brain damage in babies.
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I'm with the Republicans on this one.
Fuk all those do gooders.
Clean air and clean water? Bah! Who needs them?
I just tell the kids it's not dirty water, it's chocolate. Drink up!
Bon Appétit!
When coal is burned it releases mercury into the air, where it can cause health risks to people including neurological disorders, heart and lung problems and compromised immune systems. Babies developing in the womb and young children are especially at risk.
Trump proposal to weaken mercury standards could have broad impact on other anti-pollution rules
Reported emissions declined 69 percent between 2014 and 2016 after coal-fired power plants installed technology to meet the new clean air standards.
Harold P. Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association, said the current rule shouldn't be weakened considering it's estimated to prevent 11,000 premature deaths each year and has dramatically reduced mercury pollution, a potent neurotoxin that causes brain damage in babies.
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I'm with the Republicans on this one.
Fuk all those do gooders.
Clean air and clean water? Bah! Who needs them?
I just tell the kids it's not dirty water, it's chocolate. Drink up!
Bon Appétit!