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Markey Slams Trump's Coal Revival, Advocates Renewables

4/9/2025

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Senator Ed Markey fiercely condemned President Trump's executive orders to revive the coal industry, calling coal an outdated and dangerous choice for public health. He highlighted the growing affordability of renewable energy as a superior alternative. Meanwhile, Trump’s orders aim to ease mining restrictions and support coal plants, insisting on coal's vital role in meeting the nation's energy needs.

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Senator Ed Markey fiercely condemned President Trump's executive orders to revive the coal industry, calling coal an outdated and dangerous choice for public health. He highlighted the growing affordability of renewable energy as a superior alternative. Meanwhile, Trump’s orders aim to ease mining restrictions and support coal plants, insisting on coal's vital role in meeting the nation's energy needs.