UT Energy Poll shows support for Trump to revive U.S. coal industry

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Published:
May 4, 2017

Nearly half of Americans want President Donald Trump to take actions to revive the flagging U.S. coal industry, despite strong market signals that coal will continue to be displaced by cheaper and cleaner forms of energy, according to the latest UT Energy Poll. The findings reflect a disconnect between energy market conditions, which show a steady decline in the use of coal for electricity generation, and statements made by Trump, who has pledged to revitalize the industry and create coal-mining jobs. For more, read the press release or download the complete survey findings.