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Trump Unveils Plan to Revive 'Clean Coal' Industry

3/18/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump is set to reignite the coal industry, dubbing it "beautiful, clean coal" as a counter to China's economic edge. His plan to reopen coal-fired power plants and ease environmental regulations comes amid worries about China's heavy coal dependence and its effects on American jobs, despite coal's dwindling share in US energy.

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In a bold move, President Trump is set to reignite the coal industry, dubbing it "beautiful, clean coal" as a counter to China's economic edge. His plan to reopen coal-fired power plants and ease environmental regulations comes amid worries about China's heavy coal dependence and its effects on American jobs, despite coal's dwindling share in US energy.