Struggling coal terminal may support US coal industry

Margaret Gordon, an Oakland resident, has campaigned against a proposed coal terminal that could worsen air quality and health issues in her community. Following the Trump administration’s support for coal projects, including $75 million for the Oakland terminal, Gordon has mobilized local residents and backed legislation to block coal transport. Despite the administration’s efforts to revive the coal industry, analysts remain skeptical about its long-term viability amid declining production and increasing energy demands from other sources.

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