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The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.

The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
NYT Science Monday 28 September 2026, 21:41 UTC By Brad Plumer and Claire Brown 1 min read
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Coal plants were ordered to stay open, including Craig Generating Station in Colorado, which challenged the emergency order.

Coal plants were ordered to stay open, including Craig Generating Station in Colorado, which challenged the emergency order.
The Coal Industry Asked (ORG) Trump Obliged (ORG) Craig Generating Station (PERSON) Colorado (LOCATION)
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