US Plans to Use Emergency Powers to Stop More Coal Closures

The Trump administration plans to utilize emergency powers to prevent further closures of coal-fired power plants in the United States. According to sources familiar with the matter, the administration aims to keep these plants operational, despite the industry's declining economic viability. The move is part of the administration's efforts to support the coal industry, which has been struggling to compete with cheaper natural gas and renewable energy sources. The use of emergency authority would allow the administration to intervene and potentially subsidize or otherwise support coal plants that are at risk of shutting down. While the details of the administration's plans are still unclear, the decision is likely to face opposition from environmental groups and other stakeholders who argue that it will prolong the use of a highly polluting energy source and undermine the transition to cleaner alternatives.