Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal
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Energy industry groups — including oil, natural gas, solar, and wind power — condemned the proposal, saying it would raise energy prices and distort markets.
USA Today |
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Tuesday aimed at reviving the long-declining coal industry by rolling back Democratic efforts to curb a source of energy that's a major poll...
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Coal is by far the dirtiest power source in use. Not only is it a top contributor to climate change, but it’s associated with a plethora of health issues.
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Wyoming political leaders are reacting to President Trump's executive order to bolster the country's declining coal industry, relaxing restrictions on coal mining, leasing and exports.
The neighboring towns of Kemmerer and Diamondville are navigating an uncertain future for coal while holding out hope for nuclear energy.
The moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.
In addition, Trump directed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to acknowledge the termination of the Jewel Moratorium, which paused coal leasing on federal lands. He told agencies to rescind policies that seek to transition the U.
The "restructuring" is aimed at management efficiencies following WE Soda's recent acquisition of Genesis Alkali, according to the company.
Despite the layoffs of 28 Kemmerer coal mine workers last week, there’s evidence of an uptick in demand for thermal coal from Wyoming. So far in
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