12 Feb 2026 9:54 am
evolving will tell how that works out in logistical relative time charts.MR-7 » 12 Feb 2026, 10:42 am » wrote: ↑ President Donald Trump just signed a new executive order — directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term Power Purchase Agreements with coal-fired power plants. While the U.S. reopens the coal gates, the world is split on its energy soul. Who’s still burning coal (a lot):Even “green” Europe quietly imports energy from coal-backed grids.
- 🇨🇳 China – burns more coal than the rest of the world combined
- 🇮🇳 India – still expanding coal capacity to meet runaway electricity demand
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia – one of the world’s top exporters
- 🇿🇦 South Africa – 80% of its grid is coal
- 🇦🇺 Australia – giant coal exports despite green pledges
- 🇷🇺 Russia – major supplier, especially to Asia
- 🇵🇱 Poland – still heavily coal-reliant in the EU
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam & Philippines – surging coal consumption for industrial growth
Trump’s move is likely to:Get used to it Slack-Jaws....MAGA is in charge.
- Lock in PPA deals spanning decades
- Boost coal-state economies (WV, PA, KY, WY)
- Challenge the EPA’s clean energy targets
- Ignite a global debate on energy realism vs. environmental idealism