In May 2024, after a lengthy public process and two lawsuits, the Biden administration announced that it would end new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal-producing region in the ...
GILLETTE, Wyo.— The Biden administration announced today it will end coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal-producing region in the United States. The decision represents a historic ...
The Powder River Basin, spanning northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana, is a cornerstone of U.S. coal production, providing a significant source of energy and economic support for both states.
In one of its biggest steps yet to keep fossil fuels in the ground, the Biden administration announced Thursday that it will end new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, which produces nearly ...