How the Navajo Generating Station closing foreshadows the future of coal

The Navajo Generating Station closing is a case study for what will be repeated dozens of times across the west: The coal industry has been declining for decades and many plants won't survive.

From President John F. Kennedy in the 1960s to current President Donald Trump, saving coal has been a large talking point for politicians. However, because it's cheaper to meet electricity demand with other forms of renewable energy, many coal plants are finding it hard to stay open. 

This week's episode of The Gaggle podcast looks at the impact NGS's closing has on the plant workers and local communities. We hear from Ryan Randazzo, a business reporter, who breaks down what is in store for the future. 

In this episode you'll hear: 

• What economic harm will be caused by the Navajo Generating Station's closure
• Who tried to save it
• Whether there are any benefits to closing it

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