Trump announces $700 million investment in coal plants and California export terminal
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Mary Cunningham, Richard Escobedo, Jennifer Jacobs, Sara Cook
Summary
President Trump has announced a $700 million investment package aimed at supporting coal plants and developing a coal export terminal in Oakland, California. The funding is intended to bolster both existing and new coal-fired power plants, as well as establish infrastructure for exporting coal through the California port. This move signals a continued push for fossil fuel energy despite growing environmental concerns and the global shift toward renewable energy sources.
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