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Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241

On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at revitalizing the U.S. coal industry. The order designates coal as a "mineral" under Executive Order 14241, thereby granting it certain benefits and prioritizing coal production as essential for national and economic security. It directs various federal agencies to remove regulatory barriers, expedite coal leasing on federal lands, and support coal exports. Additionally, the order calls for the identification and promotion of coal resources to power emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence data centers, and encourages the development of new coal technologies. The overall goal is to bolster domestic energy production, lower electricity costs, and create jobs.