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- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to weaken pollution limits for coal-fired power plants, increasing mercury emissions.
- The plan reflects the Trump administration's effort to support the coal industry.
- The EPA estimates the rollback could save utilities up to $670 million from 2028 to 2037.
- Critics say the move undermines health- and environment-protective regulations.
- The announcement is expected during a visit to a coal plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
