US EditionTrump Vows to Authorize Coal-Fired Power to Counter China
- President Donald Trump announced he is authorizing coal production to compete with China's economic advantage, citing their pro-coal policies.
- The Trump administration plans to reverse regulations that affected fossil fuel production, including coal.
- The Environmental Protection Agency will roll back regulations, described as the largest deregulatory announcement in U.S. history.
- Officials emphasized the need to revive coal power to address rising energy demands in the U.S.
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Donald Trump just took a chainsaw to one of Joe Biden’s most destructive policies
For years now the American people have demanded more accountability from the government, particularly when it comes to policies that actively harm the nation. The Trump administration is finally delivering on that promise. And Donald Trump just took a chainsaw to one of Joe Biden’s most destructive policies. Relief is on the way During his […]
Even in West Virginia, Trump’s coal comeback is not a sure bet
Mary West, who briefly worked in coal in the 1980s, has shifted to solar panels to power her home. (Curtis Tate / WVPB)Coal is deeply embedded in West Virginia’s economy, history and culture. But the cost of coal-generated electricity continues to rise, causing residents to shift away from the state’s historically prized fuel.Mary West is an Army veteran who lives in Beckley, in southern West Virginia’s coalfield. She used to work in the mines, …
Cowboy State Daily | Trump Promises Comeback For U.S. Coal, To Reopen “Hundreds” Of Coal-Fired Plants
President Trump promised this week to reopen “hundreds” of coal-fired power plants and spark a comeback for the industry. Wyoming experts say that’s refreshing to hear, but it won’t happen as long as coal costs more than gas and renewables.
Trump moves to boost coal power despite industry decline
President Trump announced plans to expand coal energy production, though it remains unclear what specific actions his administration will take.Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill.In short:Trump posted on social media that he is “authorizing” increased coal energy production, though the legal basis for this is unclear.His administration is considering using emergency powers to stop coal plant closures, with top officials working on a broader plan.…
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