How Trump's Attack on Clean Power Impacts Coal Industry

The video discusses the challenges faced by the coal industry, including competition from natural gas and regulatory impacts like the MATS regulations and the Clean Power Plan. It highlights the limited optimism for job growth in coal regions due to market dynamics and economic factors. The regulatory landscape is also examined, noting the influence of the Trump administration's energy policies.

What are the two main structural forces affecting coal companies according to the first section?

• High oil prices and increased coal demand

• Lower natural gas prices and MATS regulations

• Rising coal prices and reduced natural gas supply

• Increased renewable energy and higher coal prices

How does the potential abolishment of the Clean Power Plan affect coal demand?

• It increases coal demand immediately

• It smooths out the decline in coal demand

• It has no effect on coal demand

• It decreases coal demand significantly

Which region is mentioned as being impacted by the changes in coal demand?

• Permian Basin

• Illinois Basin

• Appalachian Basin

• Powder River Basin

What is one of the regulatory changes discussed in the final section?

• Introduction of a new carbon tax

• Removal of the social cost of carbon metric

• Increase in coal subsidies

• Ban on natural gas extraction

What is the stance of the Trump administration towards energy, as mentioned in the final section?

• Pro-renewable energy

• Pro-energy, including coal, gas, and oil

• Anti-coal and pro-natural gas

• Neutral towards all energy sources