US EditionTrump wants to reverse coal's long decline. It won't be easy.
- The Trump administration exempted 47 coal-fired power plants from strict pollution rules, including a major plant in Montana, to prevent potential shutdowns due to EPA regulations created under the Biden administration.
- The White House claims the exemptions are necessary to prevent coal plants from shutting down due to regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Experts indicate that rising power costs in Kentucky could harm economic growth as the state relies heavily on aging coal plants while lacking diversification in energy sources.
- Trump's executive actions also face criticism from legal experts, who predict court challenges due to concerns over their legality and potential chaos in regulatory practices.
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KY Senate president praises Trump's pro-coal moves, questions fossil fuels' role in climate change • Kentucky Lantern
Republican Senate President Robert Stivers speaks to reporters about President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at averting the retirements of coal-fired power plants. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley)FRANKFORT — Saying that fossil fuels’ role in causing climate change is “subject to debate,” Republican Senate President Robert Stivers touted President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at boosting the coal industry as a …
Trump bets on coal as Kentucky’s power edge fades
President Donald Trump signed new executive orders to keep coal plants running, but experts say Kentucky’s rising power costs could hurt economic growth unless the state diversifies its energy sources.Liam Niemeyer reports for Kentucky Lantern.In short:Kentucky once boasted the cheapest electricity in the U.S. thanks to coal, but now ranks 12th as aging coal plants and rising maintenance costs drive up power prices.President Trump signed orders …
Trump Administration Exempts Dirtiest Coal Plant from Pollution Rules - One Green Planet
Trump exempts America's dirtiest coal plant from pollution rules, sparking backlash from environmental groups and health advocates. The post Trump Administration Exempts Dirtiest Coal Plant from Pollution Rules appeared first on One Green Planet.
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