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To combat global warming, the Obama Administration used the wide-scale reach of the Clean Air Act to push through regulations placing limits on air pollution. This extended the power of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate sources of greenhouse gases. One major goal was to obtain a 30% reduction in emissions from coal-powered plants by 2030.

The regulations could have major benefits for the nation. The average age of U.S. coal plants is 42 years, making them less efficient than newer coal plants. Power plants also account for 38% of the nation’s carbon emissions. Stricter regulation of power plants could reduce carbon emissions and hinder global warming.

On the other hand, many utilities see the regulations as too burdensome and believe they will result in lost jobs. States such as Arkansas would also be affected due to their reliance on coal-powered plants. This has led the EPA to reconsider the timetable and provide more flexibility to states in implementing these changes. The Trump Administration is attempting to slow down placing limits on air pollution.

To understand both sides of the issue, write a 4-page (2 pages for each response) double-spaced memorandum titled “The Impact of Carbon Restrictions” in which you discuss both of the following:

1. Carbon emissions regulations will benefit both the nation and the environment in the long run.
2. Carbon emissions regulations will be detrimental to the nation because they will cause many workers to lose their job
3. In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: 
   • Your submission should include a title page and reference page and be in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
   • Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
   • Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
   • Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
   • Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
   • Appropriate citation style should be followed.
   • You should also make sure to:
   • Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
   • Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
   • Use examples to support your discussion.
   • List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.