https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-boosted-half-of-us-coal-plants-with-taxpayer-dollars-and-free-passes-to-pollute-report-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-boosted-half-of-us-coal-plants-with-taxpayer-dollars-and-free-passes-to-pollute-report-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-boosted-half-of-us-coal-plants-with-taxpayer-dollars-and-free-passes-to-pollute-report-says#u175939Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:32:33 +0000The Trump administration provided $950 million in taxpayer funds and Clean Air Act exemptions to support nearly half of all operating US coal plants. An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found that 90 out of 184 grid-connected coal plants received these boosts through cash, pollution exemptions, and operational mandates. The administration has prioritized coal as a visible energy policy goal since January 2025. Courts are currently reviewing the legality of these support measures and pollution waivers.Why it mattersThese policies aim to sustain coal power generation despite a broader trend o