Toxic Coal Pollution Spikes to 25-Year High Under Trump - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica reports that pollution from coal-fired power plants in the United States has surged to a 25-year high during the Trump administration. This increase in coal pollution contradicts the administration's promotion of coal and has significant public health implications, as coal pollution is linked to respiratory illnesses, heart attacks, asthma, neurological disorders, cancer, and premature death. The spike in pollution is seen as a failure to protect Americans' health and environment. Patrick Drupp, Climate Policy Director at the Sierra Club, strongly criticized the Trump administration for prioritizing the coal industry over public health, calling it a betrayal of Americans and a threat to both health and economic well-being. The Sierra Club, a major grassroots environmental organization, continues to advocate for clean energy and environmental protection through activism, education, lobbying, and legal efforts. The article underscores the tension between coal industry support and environmental health concerns under the Trump administration.