Hannah Merzbach

Where the grid might not be as reliable and where it's difficult to bring the liquid fuel supply and the complexities of liquid fuel logistics

U.S.

coal production has declined by more than half in the past two decades.

Now, Trump says he'll extend the life of 13 coal plants nationwide, plus open two new ones, restart another, and open a terminal in Oakland, California.

That could export coal from Western states such as Wyoming, whose Governor Mark Gordon says that'll help access the Asian market.

Supporters say Trump's latest coal investment will help keep electricity prices down, while the Environmental Defense Fund says it'll do the opposite and increase pollution.

It comes as the administration blocks further development of wind and solar.

For NPR News, I'm Hannah Merzbach in Jackson, Wyoming.

U.S.

coal production has declined by more than half in the past two decades.

Now, Trump says he'll extend the life of 13 coal plants nationwide, plus open two new ones, restart another, and open a terminal in Oakland, California.

That could export coal from western states such as Wyoming, whose Governor Mark Gordon says that'll help access the Asian market.

Supporters say Trump's latest coal investment will help keep electricity prices down, while the Environmental Defense Fund says it'll do the opposite and increase pollution.

It comes as the administration blocks further development of wind and solar.

For NPR News, I'm Hannah Merzbach in Jackson, Wyoming.

U.S.

coal production has declined by more than half in the past two decades.

Now, Trump says he'll extend the life of 13 coal plants nationwide, plus open two new ones, restart another, and open a terminal in Oakland, California.

That could export coal from Western states such as Wyoming, whose Governor Mark Gordon says that'll help access the Asian market.

Supporters say Trump's latest coal investment will help keep electricity prices down, while the Environmental Defense Fund says it'll do the opposite and increase pollution.