Big Green gets another hit from Trump team
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In a major push to revitalize America’s coal sector, the Departments of Energy, Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are gearing up to unveil a series of ambitious initiatives. These actions, detailed exclusively by Fox News Digital, align with an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at breathing new life into what he calls “America’s beautiful clean coal industry.” As of writing, the president is expected to sign the order on Tuesday afternoon, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in energy policy.
Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright heralded the move in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, “The American people need more energy, and the Department of Energy is helping to meet this demand by unleashing supply of affordable, reliable, secure energy sources — including coal.” Wright emphasized coal’s role as a cornerstone of round-the-clock electricity generation, powering homes and businesses alike. “Coal is essential for generating 24/7 electricity generation that powers American homes and businesses, but misguided policies from previous administrations have stifled this critical American industry,” he added. “With President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape and bringing back common sense.”
The executive order is poised to slash bureaucratic hurdles that have long hampered the coal industry. According to details obtained by Fox News Digital, it will task the National Energy Dominance Council with classifying coal as a “mineral,” lift an existing freeze on coal leasing on federal lands, boost coal and coal-tech exports, and even promote coal as a fuel for cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects.
The Departments of Energy and Interior, alongside the EPA, are rolling out complementary measures to back Trump’s vision. The Interior Department, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, will end the current moratorium on federal coal leasing and ease regulatory pressures on coal mines. “The Golden Age is here, and we are starting to ‘Mine, Baby, Mine’ for clean American coal,” Burgum declared in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Interior is unlocking America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of America’s natural resources and innovation.”
The Interior Department highlighted that expanding access to coal reserves and streamlining permitting will dismantle longstanding obstacles to domestic coal production. “These efforts support high-paying mining jobs and rural economies, while strengthening U.S. energy independence by reducing reliance on foreign energy sources,” a press release noted. “Coal is a critical component of a secure, stable and diversified American energy portfolio.”
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This is happening because Green Energy has utterly failed to produce enough affordable energy to meet the US's needs. Wind and solar are just not as reliable as fossil fuels when it comes to producing energy on demand. The piece did not make clear how "clean coal" is different from regular coal, but it would likely be some method for reducing the fouling of the air by controlling pollution.
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