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In July, Lee Zeldin, administrator of the E.P.A., told coal executives at a public meeting, “Many of the items that were on your wish list are now done.”
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In July 2026, Lee Zeldin, administrator of the EPA, told coal executives at a public meeting that many items on their wish list were done.
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Lee Zeldin
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-07",
    "person": "Lee Zeldin",
    "organization": "EPA"
}
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Attributed Statement Coal Industry EPA
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September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/climate/coal-industry-power-plants-trump.html

A previously unreported letter from a top coal lobbyist reveals early discussions about using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open. The Trump administration has since issued multiple orders to force plants to continue operating, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

Coal Industry Energy Policy Trump Administration Environmental Policy Power Plants Federal Power Act

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