America’s largest coal source may be losing federal business. But not without a fight
May 20, 2024
The Biden administration announced plans to end new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, which produces nearly half of the country’s coal—much to the chagrin of top Wyoming lawmakers.
The Bureau of Land Management’s environmental impact statement, released last week, revealed that the ongoing leasing of the Powder River Basin would have significantly negative effects on the climate and public health. However, it also stated that coal mining in Wyoming will continue for another 17 years, until 2041.
