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MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ali Swenson, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The activists are part of a movement led by Robert F. A group of activists is speaking out against the use of coal to power data centers.
A group of activists is speaking out against the use of coal to power data centers. This criticism is aimed at a particular executive order. The activists are part of a movement led by Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. They have expressed their concerns in a letter to several high-ranking officials, including the president. The letter marks a significant action by the group regarding fossil fuels.
It is a sign of ongoing disagreements between the activists and the administration over environmental issues. Further details about the letter and the activists' concerns are available.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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