Guardian details $950m in support and 90-of-184 plant tally
3 Oct 31 9:00 AM · 8d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 3 of 3
The Guardian publishes a fuller account of the EDF analysis, specifying that of 184 operating coal plants connected to the grid, 90 received support worth roughly $950 million in taxpayer dollars plus Clean Air Act exemptions described as 'free passes to pollute'.
“free passes to pollute”
Environmental Defense Fund analysis
Donald Trump US President
Lee Zeldin EPA AdministratorEnvironmental Defense Fund Author of the analysisUS coal plant operators Beneficiaries of federal support
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first by NOTUS, 8d ago · also Guardian US, Guardian Environment
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Vote! Both parties are not the same. Check out this story from the @theguardian.com showing the Trump admin gave $950 million and clean air ref exemptions to coal power plants that increased electric prices and pollution! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #vote
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https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/31/trump-coal-plants-taxpayer-dollars . "The # Trump administration has given # support to almost half of the nation’s # coal plants, helping them to continue operating despite # economic & regulatory headwinds... The analysis, which looked at the 184 operating coal plants that are connected to the #…
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Activist reports attacking baseload energy support ignore that keeping plants operational is essential for preventing blackouts and stabilizing energy costs. Scapegoating reliable energy security won't hide the 21.5% cumulative inflation crisis created by national Democrats' spending sprees.
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It’s a good time to be a coal plant in the US. The Trump administration has given support to almost half of the nation’s coal plants, helping them to continue operating despite economic and regulatory headwinds, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund. The analysis, which looked at the 184 operating coal plants that are…
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So this is why asthma is on the rise? Can we please stop polluting the air, it hurts every one's lungs. The next administration needs to bring back clean air.
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Can any country tackle the climate crisis while funneling public money into fossil fuels? The Guardian revealing the Trump administration handed $950m in taxpayer funds and toxic pollution passes to nearly half of US coal plants is staggering. 🤔 # ClimateAction https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o…
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