Trump Embraces Coal

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on The New York Times coverage of the Trump administration’s plan to revive the coal industry. Despite a long decline since 2005, coal is being supported through federal land openings for mining, reduced royalty rates, and $625 million in upgrades for aging plants. McIntyre highlighted that coal—one of the world’s dirtiest energy sources—is once again gaining traction.


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