Farmers vs Coal-Powered AI | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Two hundred farmers, doctors, and health advocates are sounding the alarm, urging President Trump to ditch coal for powering AI data centers — warning of deadly pollution and mercury emissions. While the White House pushes coal as a solution for AI’s massive energy demands, these critics, backed by the Make America Healthy Again movement, demand cleaner alternatives like solar and geothermal, plus strict safeguards and transparent siting rules. They clash directly with Trump’s coal revival agenda, even as the administration claims progress on emissions and environmental protection. Listen in…