Energy
Trump Orders Military to Buy Coal Power in Latest Bid to Revive Dying Industry
A new executive order directs the U.S. military to enter agreements with coal power plants, using national defense as justification for propping up the country's most expensive and polluting energy source.
Key Takeaways
- Executive order directs military to buy coal-generated electricity
- Coal is the grid's second most expensive and most polluting source
- Policy bypasses market forces and faces likely legal challenges
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DT Editorial AI··via arstechnica.com