Trump’s Coal Push Against Climate Trends

Trump’s administration is reviving the coal industry with a $700 million Defense Production Act push, funding 13 plant upgrades, 2 new facilities, and a West Coast export hub—claiming it’ll create 14,000 jobs and halt coal’s decline. But as U.S. coal use plummets to just 8% of energy and renewables surge to 17% in 2025, critics blast the move as taxpayer-funded fossil fuel bailouts that ignore climate risks. The effort clashes with the administration’s broader anti-solar/wind stance and its rollback of climate health protections. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/cedbdbf3b9f59dda