Trump Officials Offer $625 Million to Rescue Coal

The Trump administration has announced a $625 million plan to support the struggling coal industry. The plan includes opening up 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining and eliminating pollution limits. This move is an attempt to rescue an industry that has been in decline for decades due to the rise of natural gas and renewable energy sources. The plan is designed to provide financial assistance and regulatory relief to coal companies, which have been facing increasing competition and tighter environmental regulations. The administration argues that the coal industry is essential for the country's energy security and that the plan will help protect jobs in coal-producing regions. However, the plan has faced criticism from environmental groups and advocates for clean energy, who argue that it is a misguided attempt to prop up a dying industry and that it will have negative impacts on the environment and public health.