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Don’t Believe the Hype Against EPA Mercury Rules Article
A coal-fired power station is seen in Illinois. Final rules to reduce mercury and other air pollution from coal-fired power plants will cause only modest increases in electricity rates for Americans while providing billions in health benefits. (AP/Nam Y. Huh)

Don’t Believe the Hype Against EPA Mercury Rules

Daniel J. Weiss and Zachary Rybarczyk caution that this week’s House hearing on the EPA’s mercury and air toxics rules will most certainly exaggerate the costs of the rules to consumers while paying no attention to how they will save us money in health costs.

Daniel J. Weiss, Zachary Rybarczyk