Trump Gives Handout to Three West Virginia Coal Plants, Worsening Local Air Quality and Raising Bills
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Trump Gives Handout to Three West Virginia Coal Plants, Worsening Local Air Quality and Raising Bills
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - On the heels of receiving an inaugural "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award from an industry-backed pro-coal group, President Trump has announced $175 million in taxpayer-funded handouts to seven coal plants, in . . .
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Trump Gives Handout to Three West Virginia Coal Plants, Worsening Local Air Quality and Raising Bills
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - On the heels of receiving an inaugural "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award from an industry-backed pro-coal group, President Trump has announced $175 million in taxpayer-funded handouts to seven coal plants, in . . .