A World War II-era policy is stopping old coal plants from closing, despite high costs and the wishes of their owners.By Dan GearinoAt one time, the U.S. electricity grid ran mostly on coal.
Last updated: April 09, 2026 06:45 PM
CO₂
431.7ppm
+2.5
/ year
CH₄
1945.85ppb
+8.44
/ year
Temp
+1.48°C
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