Coal-fired power plants emit dangerous mercury and other air toxins that are linked to developmental impairments in children, cancer and heart attacks in adults, and many other health impacts.

Here in the Midwest, we have a large concentration of old coal-burning power plants, whose pollutants affect our air and water, including the Great Lakes.

Thankfully, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed stronger measures to protect our communities from the harmful effects of this pollution.

The new plan will tighten limits on toxins from coal plants, mandate continuous pollution monitoring, and strengthen mercury limits for plants that burn dirty lignite coal.

EPA needs your support as they work to finalize stronger standards for power plant pollution. Will you submit a public comment?

As we've seen over the years, federal standards to cut toxic pollution from coal plants have led to better air and water quality, saving lives, decreasing heart disease, and preventing asthma attacks.

Great Lakes states have seen over 80% reduction in mercury pollution, but there is no safe level of mercury. Too many coal plants still emit dangerous levels of airborne toxins, putting our health and the health of our children at risk.

Let EPA know you support efforts to clean up dirty coal plants and keep mercury out of our air and water. Together, we can protect our communities and create a healthier future for all.

Thank you for your support. 

Scott Strand
Senior Attorney
Environmental Law & Policy Center