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Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

Friday, September 11, 2026


A federal judge invalidated an order requiring coal power plants to extend operations beyond scheduled closure dates. The Department of Energy had issued the directive citing an emergency condition. The ruling determined no emergency justifying the extension requirement existed.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/court-rejects-governments-energy-emergency-that-kept-coal-plant-open/

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