EPA Ready to Eliminate Obama's Power Plant Rule

The video discusses the Trump administration's reversal of the Obama administration's policies on emissions from power plants. While Obama aimed to reduce coal usage and promote renewables, Trump supports coal and aims to limit renewable investments. The discussion highlights that no new coal plants are expected, but existing ones might operate longer with financial support. The focus has shifted from CO2 controls to consumer power costs.

What is the main difference between the Obama and Trump administrations' approach to energy policy?

• Both favored coal.

• Both favored renewables.

• Obama favored renewables, Trump favored coal.

• Obama favored coal, Trump favored renewables.

What is the expected impact on new coal plant construction according to the discussion?

• Many new coal plants will be built.

• No new coal plants will be built.

• All existing coal plants will be shut down.

• A few new coal plants will be built.

What might happen to coal plants if gas prices increase?

• They will shut down.

• They will burn more coal.

• They will switch to renewables.

• They will remain unaffected.

Under the Trump administration, what is the focus regarding power prices?

• Increasing industrial power prices.

• Reducing CO2 emissions.

• Eliminating financial support for coal.

• Focusing on end consumer power prices.

What was the primary environmental goal under the Obama administration?

• Supporting nuclear energy.

• Lowering gas prices.

• Reducing CO2 emissions.

• Increasing coal usage.