Trump Administration’s Coal Investments Breathe New Life Into Plants With Repeated Violations

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By By Ajani StellaJun 18, 2026, 4:55 am119 ptsTrending
At least three of the 12 coal plants the Trump administration funded have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations, amplifying public-health concerns. By Ajani Stella In 2023, after years of pollution, equipment failures and health concerns, the Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee was…

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