La industria del carbón utiliza el coronavirus para presionar por un rescate financiero.

WASHINGTON – The National Mining Association, the lobbying arm of the coal industry, is reportedly seeking a wide-ranging federal bailout in the context of coronavirus aid. Based on a recently released letter the wish-list includes tax breaks, royalty relief, and the use of emergency powers to keep coal plants online.

Lukas Ross, senior policy analyst for Friends of the Earth, Emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta:

The coal industry doesn’t deserve a bailout. The fact that this request comes during a national emergency is truly obscene. The fossil fuel industry must not be allowed to exploit this crisis at the expense of communities, the climate and taxpayers. We need immediate aid for people, not polluters.

Contacto experto: Lukas Ross, (202) 222-0724, [email protected]
Contacto de comunicaciones: Erin Jensen, (202) 222-0722, [email protected]