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Report: Trump administration propped up half of US coal plants
Original: Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says https://www. thegua
A new report says the Trump administration directed taxpayer dollars and regulatory exemptions to support roughly half of US coal plants, described as 'free passes to pollute'. The findings draw criticism from environmental groups concerned about air pollution and climate impacts, and renew debate over federal support for the declining coal industry.
Why now: A newly published report alleging misuse of taxpayer funds and weakened pollution enforcement is drawing attention
Donald TrumpUS coal plantsthe Trump administrationthe Guardian
Evidence
- Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/31/trump-coal-plants-taxpayer-dollars # Coal # TrumpAdministration # AirPollution # UsNews # Environment # ClimateCrisis #… · theguardian_us_environment@halo.nu · 6
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