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U.S. Uses Emergency Powers to Revive Coal Amid Clean Energy Shift

1/24/2026

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The U.S. administration uses emergency powers to compel the continued operation of coal plants.
This action follows the 2019 closure of the Navajo coal plant and Vogtle's nuclear expansion.
Experts argue that energy policy should prioritize market-driven clean energy deployment rather than propping up outdated coal infrastructure.
The halting of offshore wind projects signals a contradiction in its energy strategy.

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Story summary

The U.S. administration uses emergency powers to compel the continued operation of coal plants.
This action follows the 2019 closure of the Navajo coal plant and Vogtle's nuclear expansion.
Experts argue that energy policy should prioritize market-driven clean energy deployment rather than propping up outdated coal infrastructure.
The halting of offshore wind projects signals a contradiction in its energy strategy.