The Verge Science
20 February 2026
Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energy
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
The Trump administration just tossed out Biden-era restrictions on mercury and other toxic pollutants from power plants. It's repealing Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) just as electricity demand in the US ticks up with the buildout of new AI data centers. Those standards are particularly impactful when it comes to pollution from coal plants […]
Key Takeaways
- • Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energy.
