The environmental protection agency’s (EPA) is a Federal Government subsidiary and their mission is to project our health and that of the environment. The EPA accomplishes this feat by writing regulations and provides standards that implement laws established by Congress. In addition, the EPA works with other government and state level agencies to monitor the compliance of laws by conducting inspections on utility power plants or other industrial facilities. The clean Air Act (CAA), first put into law in 1970 by Congress, was an attempt to reduce air pollutants emitted by utility companies and others that produce toxic smoke. In addition, there have been several amendments to the CAA since 1970. For example, in 1990, a change was made that
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Pollutants from burning these fossil fuels, such as CO2 and mercury, will continue spewing into our atmosphere. Our environment and air quality, will continue to diminish as the utility companies or other industries fight the EPA’s regulations. Also, some of the current facilities are inadequate and unable to meet the supply and demand of powering huge cites across America. This can lead to constant power outages nationwide that put thousands of families without heat during colder months of the year. Money used to restore these ancient power plants causes inflation in monthly electric bills. Low income families that already have a hard time making ends meet, cannot afford a higher electric bill. Hospitals will have to raise their cost of medical care in order to pay for the electric that runs lifesaving equipment. Insurance companies would have to raise the deductible for current and new customers. In the EPA’s attempt of making utility power plants burn fuels that are more efficient, these companies will continue burning coal or oil. As a result, the drive for coal will support destructive mining operations across the country that turns majestic landscapes into vast …show more content…
This requirement has both positive and negative effects on the environment and society. The intent is to reduce pollutants emitted into the air by burning coal or oil. The utility companies are reluctant in changing their coal or oil burning power plants to those burning natural gas. In return, the old power plants experience multiple power outages throughout the country. As a result, families are without power during cold months and their cost of utility bills rise. This ripple effect forces other entities such as hospitals or insurance companies to raise their premiums as well. The continued use of coal would support the clear cutting of trees and destruction of land to mine for these natural
Pollutants from burning these fossil fuels, such as CO2 and mercury, will continue spewing into our atmosphere. Our environment and air quality, will continue to diminish as the utility companies or other industries fight the EPA’s regulations. Also, some of the current facilities are inadequate and unable to meet the supply and demand of powering huge cites across America. This can lead to constant power outages nationwide that put thousands of families without heat during colder months of the year. Money used to restore these ancient power plants causes inflation in monthly electric bills. Low income families that already have a hard time making ends meet, cannot afford a higher electric bill. Hospitals will have to raise their cost of medical care in order to pay for the electric that runs lifesaving equipment. Insurance companies would have to raise the deductible for current and new customers. In the EPA’s attempt of making utility power plants burn fuels that are more efficient, these companies will continue burning coal or oil. As a result, the drive for coal will support destructive mining operations across the country that turns majestic landscapes into vast …show more content…
This requirement has both positive and negative effects on the environment and society. The intent is to reduce pollutants emitted into the air by burning coal or oil. The utility companies are reluctant in changing their coal or oil burning power plants to those burning natural gas. In return, the old power plants experience multiple power outages throughout the country. As a result, families are without power during cold months and their cost of utility bills rise. This ripple effect forces other entities such as hospitals or insurance companies to raise their premiums as well. The continued use of coal would support the clear cutting of trees and destruction of land to mine for these natural