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Trump Seeks to Keep Coal Plants Open, Attacks State Climate Policies

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Trump Seeks to Keep Coal Plants Open, Attacks State Climate Policies

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Apr 8, 2025 | James Downing

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that seek to keep existing coal-fired power plants running, ease regulations and permitting for coal mining, and remove “unlawful and burdensome” state laws that impede the industry.