Trump Administration Boosts Coal Production, Reversing Environmental Regulations

President Trump authorizes increased coal energy production, framing it as essential for economic competitiveness and energy grid reliability.

President Trump announced plans to increase domestic coal production, calling it 'beautiful, clean coal,' and authorized immediate action to expand coal energy use.
The administration's decision is part of a broader effort to roll back Biden-era environmental regulations limiting fossil fuel production.
Coal currently accounts for only 15-16% of U.S. power generation, a sharp decline from over 50% in 2000, but remains a key source of baseload power for the grid.
Republican lawmakers from coal-producing states have strongly supported the move, citing economic benefits and energy independence.
Environmental advocates and former officials, such as John Kerry, have criticized the policy, emphasizing the need to phase out coal by 2030 to address climate concerns.