(FreePressBeacon.com) – President Trump is breaking the chains of environmental extremism as he plans to increase coal-fired power energy production using “beautiful, clean coal” to rival China’s economic surge.
President Trump decisively announced plans to bolster American coal power production this week.
The move directly challenges years of regulatory strangling that has decreased coal’s share of US power generation from over 50% in 2000 to a mere 15% today.
Trump made his intentions clear through a Truth Social post that emphasized the economic damage caused by “Environmental Extremists, Lunatics, Radicals, and Thugs.”
The White House indicated that Trump’s announcement is just the first of several coal-related policies to come.
While specific details remain forthcoming, the administration appears poised to use emergency powers like those employed during Trump’s first term to prevent further closure of coal plants nationwide.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright have already begun discussions on implementing market-based plans to keep coal plants operational.
Their urgency is justified – approximately 120 coal-fired power plants are scheduled to shut down in the next five years due to burdensome environmental regulations.
“…I am authorizing my Administration to immediately begin producing Energy with BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL,” Trump posted.
The administration has already declared a national energy emergency to ensure affordable and reliable domestic energy supply.
This declaration gives Trump the authority needed to take immediate action to reopen closed coal plants and prevent additional closures that would further weaken America’s energy grid.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also reviewing regulations on mercury and greenhouse gas pollution that have dramatically increased operational costs for coal plants.
By revisiting these excessive regulations, the Trump administration aims to create a more level playing field for American energy production compared to countries like China.
Coal supporter’s revival pointed to several key benefits: lower energy costs for American families, increased grid reliability during extreme weather events, and sufficient power generation capacity to support the growing demands of data centers and artificial intelligence development.
Meanwhile, China has continued expanding its coal-fired power generation to fuel manufacturing and economic growth, becoming the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Although American businesses have struggled under oppressive environmental regulations, China has gained significant competitive advantages by prioritizing affordable energy over climate activism.
The Trump administration’s fossil fuel strategy includes coal, oil, and natural gas as essential components of American energy dominance.
This comprehensive approach aims to reverse years of decline caused by federal regulations and competition from heavily subsidized renewable energy sources.
The decisions made in the coming days could reshape America’s energy landscape.
Although Trump’s vision prioritizes energy independence and economic growth, the balance between environmental responsibility and economic vigor remains contentious.
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