U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign a major executive order today aimed at revitalizing the American coal industry. A key directive in the order instructs the Pentagon to transition several military energy requirements back to coal-fired power. This move is intended to provide a guaranteed market for domestic coal mines, which have seen a decline in demand over the last decade.

As part of this policy shift, the administration is moving to officially revoke several "landmark climate findings" established by previous governments. These findings previously served as the legal basis for regulating carbon emissions. Environmental groups have already announced plans to challenge the order in court, arguing that it ignores modern climate science and international agreements.

The policy has received strong support from lawmakers in coal-producing states like West Virginia and Wyoming, who argue it will restore thousands of jobs. However, critics on Wall Street suggest that the shift may be purely symbolic, as many private utility companies have already transitioned to cheaper natural gas and renewable energy sources.