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π Federal Investment in Coal: $625M to Open 13M Acres in Wyoming
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a $625 million plan to modernize coal-fired power plants and open 13.1 million acres of federal land for new coal leases. Wyoming, which produces about 40% of the nationβs coal, is expected to be a major participant. State officials said the plan could support local jobs, extend the…
