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A U.S. appeals court overturned a federal coal sales moratorium, potentially boosting future coal leasing from federal lands, to the dismay of environmentalists and Democrats. The moratorium, fluctuating under different administrations, reflects the ongoing struggle between coal production and environmental concerns.
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How might the reversal of the coal leasing moratorium impact the coal industry's trajectory in the U.S.?
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What strategies could environmentalists and Democrats pursue in response to the court's decision?
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