Coal Creek Station among 70 coal plants in U.S. granted emissions exemptions
Coal Creek Station in Underwood, North Dakota—one of the state’s largest power plants—is among nearly 70 coal-fired facilities nationwide now exempt from federal rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and arsenic. The exemptions, granted under a Trump administration order, aim to boost coal in the name of energy security and grid reliability. Supporters see it as a lifeline for a fading industry. But critics say it trades clean air for corporate gain, rolling back protections meant to safeguard public health and the environment. Keith Darnay with KX News has the full story.
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