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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I was secretary of labor. Trump's bizarre tariff scheme won't revive American jobs | Robert Reich

US and China cut tariffs on imports for 90 days to boost manufacturing sectors.
Concerns arise over the safety and health risks of revitalizing traditional manufacturing and coal jobs.
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Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Coal companies want to dump toxic waste in the ground. Trump's EPA is granting their wish

Utility companies requested the EPA under Lee Zeldin to ease regulations on greenhouse gases and coal ash management, asserting federal overreach.
DC food
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump throws coal a lifeline, but the energy industry has moved on

Coal is struggling due to competition from cheaper natural gas and renewables, not just regulations or policies.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Coal companies want to dump toxic waste in the ground. Trump's EPA is granting their wish

Utility companies requested the EPA under Lee Zeldin to ease regulations on greenhouse gases and coal ash management, asserting federal overreach.
DC food
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump throws coal a lifeline, but the energy industry has moved on

Coal is struggling due to competition from cheaper natural gas and renewables, not just regulations or policies.
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Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
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fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

As Colorado closes its coal plants, some schools neglect to prepare - High Country News

The end of coal jobs in Colorado represents a significant economic transition for local workers like Noah Pike.
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