In Montana, the only coal-fired power plant in the U.S. without modern pollution controls, Talen Energy Corp.’s Colstrip, has the highest emission rate of fine particulate matter, which poses serious health risks. Under the Trump administration, this and 46 other plants are granted two-year waivers from strict air pollution regulations to support the coal industry, citing the need for energy supply for emerging technologies like AI. The White House claims this initiative will allow for the production of “beautiful, clean coal” while meeting electrical demands.
