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Trump Administration Targets Biden's Coal Regulations Amid Tech Demand

6/17/2025

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The Trump administration is set to roll back Biden-era coal emissions regulations, claiming it will enhance electricity generation to meet surging tech demands. However, critics fear this move could escalate electricity prices and stifle clean energy progress, threatening the U.S.'s edge in AI and manufacturing while exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Trump administration is set to roll back Biden-era coal emissions regulations, claiming it will enhance electricity generation to meet surging tech demands. However, critics fear this move could escalate electricity prices and stifle clean energy progress, threatening the U.S.'s edge in AI and manufacturing while exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.