# Trump spends billions to halt clean energy and boost coal

The Trump administration is investing billions of dollars to undermine clean energy initiatives and instead support coal power. This policy aims to revive the coal industry, but critics say it will drive up energy costs and hamper efforts to combat climate change. The move marks a sharp reversal of previous energy policy and could have long-term environmental and economic consequences.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/10/bills-trump-clean-energy-coal) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:30:19 GMT