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Trump admin’s coal investments assist plants with repeated violations
The Trump administration's coal investments have extended the lifespan of the Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, which has a history of pollution violations. The Tennessee Valley Authority reversed its plan to close the plant after the administration replaced four board members and secured a $46 million federal pledge.
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