President Barack Obama on Monday will announce the most significant action to combat climate disruption his administration has taken and the boldest move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in American history. The president will use his executive authority under the Clean Air Act to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants by 20 percent. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation would create cap-and-trade programs across the country that would make industry pay for their pollution.
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