Event Brief
US Agency to Weaken Mercury Emission Rules
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: Critics warn that rolling back coal-plant toxics limits may increase health costs.
WHO: US Environmental Agency
WHAT: Weaken rules on mercury and air toxics from coal plants
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:34 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To reduce regulatory burdens on coal plants
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