The White House today called for states to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent by 2030. Statehouse reporter Andy Chow takes a look at how the plan affects Ohio.
Ohio gets 70% of its electricity from coal. The plan calls on the state to reduce its carbon emissions by about 28% by 2030.
Environmental groups say the plan will go a long way toward curbing greenhouse gases.
But Christian Palich with the Ohio Coal Association says the plan will hurt the state.
"Ohio's unique in that we have a great manufacturing and business infrastructure that relies on affordable energy that coal provides. And with this plan that is going to be significantly reduced," said Palich.
The states are in charge of creating their own compliance plans.
But Ohio EPA Director Craig Butler says he wants a legal review of the rules to make sure the White House isn't overstepping its authority.