Trump's coal push shows disregard for clean energy and democracy

yikes, here we are again with trump sticking his nose into things that should be left to the states and the market, like the Craig Station coal plant in Colorado where the owners were all set to retire one of its units, but no, trump’s administration comes in and orders it to stay open, claiming it’s for the sake of grid stability and lower power bills, but let’s be real, this is about propping up an industry that’s been on the decline for years because it’s just not cost-effective anymore. The article mentions how utilities have closed hundreds of coal plants in favor of cleaner and cheaper options like wind and solar, which are not only better for the environment but also for public health, yet trump is out there signing executive orders to buy more coal for the military, like that’s going to solve anything. It’s almost like he’s living in a different time, clinging to a past that doesn’t serve the American people anymore. And let’s not forget that this order is being challenged as unconstitutional by Colorado utilities, which just goes to show how his administration is willing to overreach and commandeer private property for their own agenda, all while ignoring the voices of those who are actually affected by these decisions. This matters because it’s not just about coal; it’s about the future of our energy policy, our environment, and our democracy itself. We have to hold leaders accountable for these kinds of moves that undermine progress and push us back into the dark ages of energy reliance. https://www.wesa.fm/national-international-news/2026-02-23/the-owners-want-to-close-this-colorado-coal-plant-the-trump-administration-says-no