President Obama has proposed one of the most substantial federal plans to cut carbon pollution in U.S. history. An Environmental Protection Agency regulation will direct states to cut carbon pollution from existing power plants to 30 percent of 2005 levels by 2030. In this series, The Takeaway examines President Obama's proposed regulation with policy experts, discusses the proposal's potential impact on regions dependent on the coal economy, and looks ahead to further climate change legislation.
Politicians often find it difficult to justify climate change legislation. Unlike climate change, air pollution seems to have specific and pressing consequences, particularly for public health.
