Clean Air Act

Texas Railroad Commission chair criticizes Obama, EPA federal overreach

Porter’s testimony focused on EPA methane emission rules, Clean Power Plan, and mercury and air toxics standards WASHINGTON, D.C. – Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter says new technology and market forces are more effective for reducing emissions and pollution than onerous federal regulations, speaking before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy

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Congress votes to stop carbon limits on power plants as Obama pushes Paris climate deal

Carbon limits decision likely to be vetoed by the White House WASHINGTON _ As President Barack Obama worked to hammer out a global climate agreement in Paris, Republicans in Congress moved to block his plan to force steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants. The House passed two resolutions Tuesday disapproving Obama’s

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