Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says

What happened: An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration supported 90 of 184 grid-connected US coal plants through payments, Clean Air Act exemptions, and requirements to stay online past retirement dates. Key numbers: 90 of 184 operating coal plants received support; $950m was handed out. Why it matters: The analysis says the support helps coal plants keep operating despite economic and regulatory headwinds.

An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration supported 90 of 184 grid-connected US coal plants through payments, Clean Air Act exemptions, and requirements to stay online past retirement dates.

The analysis says the support helps coal plants keep operating despite economic and regulatory headwinds.