Trump orders the military to make agreements with coal power plants

3 months ago

A fossil-fuel lobbying group awarded President Trump a trophy naming him the 'Undisputed Champion of Clean, Beautiful Coal.'
Trump proposed an executive order to have the military purchase coal to revive its declining use in the U.S.
Coal is the second most expensive and most polluting source of power, emitting high levels of CO₂ and harmful particulates.
Before Trump's return to office, the U.S. grid was rapidly moving away from coal, even during his first term.
The Trump administration is using government intervention, including emergency declarations, to keep coal plants operational despite market trends.
The administration faces legal challenges over its interpretation of the Federal Power Act to justify these actions.

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