Trump wants to put a $75m coal terminal in this liberal California city. Residents aren’t having it

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   Trump funds $75M Oakland coal terminal as residents, activists resist

   The Trump administration has allocated $75 million to build a coal export terminal in West Oakland, a move opposed by local residents and environmental groups. The funding, part of a $700 million package for coal projects, has reignited a decade-long debate over pollution and energy policy. Oakland, already burdened by toxic waste and high pollution, faces strong opposition to the terminal. Legal and political battles over the project continue as critics argue the funds could worsen climate and health risks.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Trump administration is providing $75 million to construct a coal export terminal in West Oakland, California, using the Defense Production Act.
   • The funding is part of a broader $700 million federal investment in coal infrastructure, including 13 plants nationwide.
   • Residents of West Oakland, an area with high pollution and toxic waste, are rallying against the terminal, citing health and environmental concerns.
   • The Oakland project is described as one of the largest coal export facilities planned for the West Coast.
   • Environmental groups argue the funding locks in higher energy costs and delays cleaner energy solutions.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A UFC fighter at a White House event made false claims about Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview, unrelated to the Oakland coal terminal.
   • The terminal’s funding could be seen as a political move to revive the coal industry amid energy supply concerns.
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