Trump's administration is using emergency powers to force utilities to keep coal plants running, which legal experts argue is illegal and undermines long-term energy planning. The policy favors coal while obstructing clean energy alternatives like wind power. Court challenges are underway, highlighting risks to consumer costs and climate goals.
Background
Coal power has declined in the US due to economic and environmental concerns, but recent political actions seek to reverse this trend. Emergency powers intended for wartime are being applied to energy infrastructure.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 9, 2026 at 09:54 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10