The Trump administration has issued an executive order extending the life of J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan for 90 days, citing a potential energy shortage in the region. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked wartime powers to keep the plant operating through the summer months. Critics say this move is unnecessary and ignores state laws requiring utilities to adopt cleaner power sources.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/environment/2025/05/trump-officials-order-michigan-coal-power-plant-must-stay-open-on-eve-of-shutdown.html