Trump Signs $200B Coal Orders as Output Hits Record Low

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The white house has announced orders to revive the U.S coal industry, Trump has signed four directives to push for coal-powered AI data centers.

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U.S government has declared an end to “Biden’s war on beautiful clean coal”, making the promises to make America great and rich again.

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Despite policy shifts, coal’s decline is largely driven by market dynamics and cheaper energy alternatives. Coal-fired power now accounts for only 15% of U.S. generating capacity.

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Experts say coal plants are economically unviable, and the new orders won’t reverse long-term trends, it seems that natural gas and renewable resources continue to be better in the market.

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Coal plants are becoming expensive to maintain and are aging rapidly, nearing the end of their operational lifespan.

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The DOE is investing in technologies to extract valuable minerals from coal ash byproducts. Experts argue no new coal plants are being planned, and supply chains can’t support new construction.

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Restoring the abandoned coal mines is an opportunity to invest in communities that helped power the nation.

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Coal is seen as outdated and polluting; these orders may give a short term solution but aren't a good path to take in the long run.

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