Articles Tagged with ''coal mining''

Supporters argue the 2024 rule burdened regulators and states with confusing definitions, inflexible deadlines, and extra layers of federal review

As the expansion moves forward, the debate continues over the balance between energy development and environmental protection. 

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright  announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020.

This decision permits the Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) to extract an additional 39.9 million tons of federal coal and supports 280 full-time jobs.

The announcement reignites debate over the federal government’s role in shaping the energy landscape.