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⚡️ Trump Orders Pentagon to Prioritize Coal: A Major Shift in US Energy Policy 🔌

President Donald Trump has signed a significant new executive order directing the U.S. Department of Defense to enter into long-term agreements to purchase electricity generated by coal. 🏛️🇺🇸 This move marks the latest effort by the administration to revitalize the fossil fuel industry and ensure "energy dominance," even as the sector faces stiff competition from natural gas and renewables. 🌬️☀️

Key Highlights of the Order:

Pentagon Mandate: The military is now directed to prioritize the "preservation and strategic utilization" of coal-based energy assets. 🛡️🧱

Infrastructure Investment: The Department of Energy will invest $175 million to upgrade six coal plants across North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia. 🏗️💰

TVA Extension: Following the appointment of four new board members, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has voted to extend the lifespan of two coal plants previously slated for retirement. ⏳🏭

"Energy Emergency": The administration continues to use emergency powers to prevent the closure of aging facilities, citing the need for baseload power to support manufacturing and AI development. 🤖📈

While the President championed "beautiful, clean coal" as the backbone of American riches, the move arrives amidst a global trend toward decarbonization. Recent data shows that 99% of U.S. coal facilities are currently more expensive to operate than replacing them with renewable alternatives. 📊📉

As the U.S. doubles down on traditional energy, the world watches to see how this impacts both the domestic economy and international climate commitments. 🌍⚖️

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🛑 Major Rollback: Trump Administration Repeals Landmark Climate Regulations

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the global environmental community, the Trump administration has officially revoked the "Endangerment Finding"—the very scientific basis that allowed the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. 📉🇺🇸

Here are the key takeaways from the latest announcement:

Scientific Repeal: The EPA has terminated the 2009 finding that ruled greenhouse gases a threat to public health. This effectively removes the legal teeth from federal climate oversight. 🚫🔬

Auto Industry Shifts: Federal emission standards for all vehicles and engines (model years 2012–2027) have been scrapped. The administration argues this will lower costs for consumers and "unfetter" the American auto industry. 🚗💨

Fossil Fuel Focus: This represents the most sweeping policy rollback yet, aimed at boosting fossil fuel development while stymying the rollout of clean energy and EV tax credits. ⛽🏢

Global Impact: Following the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, this move further isolates the U.S. from international efforts to combat global warming. 🌍💔

President Trump described the Obama-era policy as "disastrous," while critics argue that denying the science behind climate change will have long-term consequences for the planet. 🌡️⚠️

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The former head of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes President Trump may be forced to ease his anti-renewable energy stance — driven by economic realities and pushback from within key industries.

While Trump remains focused on boosting fossil fuel production, he’s also committed to lowering consumer energy costs and expanding the domestic data center industry as part of a broader national security strategy.

To meet those goals, a more flexible approach to renewable energy may be unavoidable, says former FERC Chair Neil Chatterjee.

In a twist, Trump’s attempts to stall offshore wind development could be challenged — not by environmentalists, but by the oil and gas sector itself, which sees potential synergy and shared infrastructure.

#EnergyPolicy #Renewables #FossilFuels #DataCenters

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