Trump announces $700M in funding for US coal plants, export facility

The Trump administration is bolstering its fossil fuel-focused energy agenda with another $700 million in federal subsidies for new and existing coal-fired power plants in 12 states. The funding, some of which will be released under the Defense Production Act, will also support the construction of a large coal export facility in California. President Donald Trump made the announcement June 4 atThe Trump administration is bolstering its fossil fuel-focused energy agenda with another $700 million in federal subsidies for new and existing coal-fired power plants in 12 states. The funding, some of which will be released under the Defense Production Act, will also support the construction of a large coal export facility in California. President Donald Trump made the announcement June 4 atRead More