President Donald Trump has released a new series of executive orders focused on American energy.
Trump signed four orders aimed at helping the coal industry on Tuesday, according to a report from the Associated Press.
The orders entail allowing some coal-fired power plants to keep working to meet power demands in the U.S., identifying potential places for coal mining on federal lands, and removing barriers from doing so.
The actions also involve permitting coal-fired plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals and offering exemptions on regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Associated Press reported statements made by the president at the White House signing ceremony as coal miners in hard hats were present.
“I call it beautiful, clean
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