Part of Global Energy Market Trends
The US coal industry is attempting a comeback, spurred by President Trump's executive order and increased energy demand from AI data centers. Despite these efforts, new investment in coal power remains low, indicating a challenging path for revival. Concurrently, power-plant pollution rose sharply in 2025, highlighting environmental concerns. The thread also includes unrelated geopolitical and economic developments concerning China.
President Donald Trump signing an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry.