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September 23, 2013

US to limit emissions at new power plants
Washington (AFP) Sept 20, 2013
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants, in a bid to implement President Barack Obama's plan to fight climate change. The move marks the "first milestone" of a major part of the Climate Action Plan announced in June by the US leader, the agency said in a statement. "Climate change is one of the most significant public health challenges of our time," EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said. "By taking commonsense action to li ... read more

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