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Trump Opens Millions of Acres for Coal Leasing, Halts Wind Projects

12/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Department of the Interior to open millions of acres to coal leasing.
The policy also rolled back protections for nearly 90 million acres.
The Colosseum Mine in California became a focal point amid allegations of unauthorized operations.
Wind energy projects were halted, signaling a shift away from clean energy development.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Department of the Interior to open millions of acres to coal leasing.
The policy also rolled back protections for nearly 90 million acres.
The Colosseum Mine in California became a focal point amid allegations of unauthorized operations.
Wind energy projects were halted, signaling a shift away from clean energy development.