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Coal Power Plants Released 9 Percent More Mercury in 2025
Coal-burning power plants in the United States released more than 4,800 pounds of mercury last year, a roughly 9 percent increase from 2024 that reversed a yearslong decline. The rise coincided with higher power demand and policy changes by the Trump administration that encourage…