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Trump orders Pentagon to buy power from coal plants
(www.cnbc.com)
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Most disturbing act of corruption among many. Clear gift of picking an energy winner, with quid pro quo in audience. Forces higher cost on government/pentagon including future climate cleanup, and ordered/future flip flops on energy sources. In addition to climate effects, coal is significant impact to air quality and health.