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As demand for electricity surges due to the AI boom, states are racing to attract investments in new power plants. Initiatives include financial incentives and regulatory changes, with states like Pennsylvania and Indiana leading the charge to meet the energy needs of tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
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The EPA has listed 47 coal-fired plants, including Colstrip in Montana, receiving exemptions from pollution regulations under the Clean Air Act. This follows President Trump's executive order aimed at supporting the coal industry, raising concerns among environmentalists about public health and air quality. The exemptions could allow companies to evade critical pollution controls.
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Conservationists have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its rollback of environmental protections for the coal industry. The Center for Biological Diversity claims these actions threaten public health and the environment, particularly through weakened regulations on coal ash and greenhouse gas emissions. The lawsuit follows a series of executive orders aimed at boosting coal production.