Trump Pushes Coal Revival to Counter China's Energy Dominance

The administration is rolling back environmental regulations to keep coal plants operational, citing energy reliability and economic competition.

President Trump announced plans to revive U.S. coal production, calling it essential for countering China's economic advantage and stabilizing energy costs.
The administration is reversing Biden-era environmental policies, including emissions standards and coal ash disposal rules, to facilitate increased coal use.
Officials argue coal is critical for meeting rising energy demands from AI technologies and ensuring grid reliability amidst a growing power supply strain.
Critics, including environmental groups, warn of coal's severe environmental and health impacts, disputing claims of 'clean coal' as misleading.
Coal's share of U.S. electricity generation has declined to around 15%, down from over 50% in 2000, reflecting long-term challenges for the industry.