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Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Power Plan

Definition

The EPA's Clean Power Plan is a policy established in 2015 aimed at combating global warming by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electrical power generation by 32% by 2030, relative to 2005 levels.

Analogy

Think of the Clean Power Plan like a fitness trainer for power plants. Just as a trainer would set goals and create a plan for someone to lose weight and become healthier, the Clean Power Plan sets targets and strategies for power plants to reduce their carbon emissions and become 'healthier' for our environment.

Related terms

Carbon Emissions: These are gases released into the atmosphere when carbon-based fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas, are burned. They contribute significantly to global warming.

Global Warming: This refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, especially emission of greenhouse gases.

Renewable Energy Sources: These are energy sources that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time. Examples include solar power, wind energy, hydroelectric power etc., which do not emit harmful greenhouse gases during operation.