US EPA to make 'significant climate announcement'

WASHINGTON | Mon Dec 7, 2009 8:39am EST

WASHINGTON Dec 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would make a "significant climate announcement" at 1:15 p.m. EST (1715 GMT).

The EPA has been expected to issue a final ruling that would allow it to issue rules to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, even if Congress fails to pass legislation to cut U.S. emissions of the heat-trapping gases that contribute to global warming. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by John Picinich)

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