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Since 2005, electric utilities have retired hundreds of older coal plants in favor of cleaner and cheaper natural gas, wind and solar power.
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Electric utilities have retired hundreds of older coal plants since 2005
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    "action": "electric utilities have retired hundreds of older coal plants",
    "time_period": "Since 2005"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM (3 weeks ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/climate/trump-coal-pentagon-electricity.html

President Trump directed the Pentagon to buy more electricity from coal-burning plants to support the declining coal industry. The move involves long-term contracts with coal plants and a rollback of environmental regulations. Critics argue this could increase costs and hinder investment in cleaner energy.

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