Court Strikes Down Coal Plant Emergency Order | Johannesburg News

A federal court just overturned a controversial emergency order that forced Michigan’s 64-year-old JH Campbell coal plant to stay open, calling it an “unlawful political stunt” with no real emergency. The ruling marks a major win for environmental groups and states challenging the Trump administration’s pattern of using emergency powers to extend coal plant lifespans — a move critics say raises costs and pollution. Just hours after the decision, the Energy Department issued another emergency order to keep a Washington state coal plant running, citing rising demand from AI and data centers. While the administration defends these actions as vital for energy security and preventing blackouts during extreme weather, environmental advocates see the court’s decision as a crucial step toward phasing out outdated, polluting infrastructure. The battle over coal plant extensions continues across the country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b0e8b670d0308e3