‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
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The Trump administration is using a cartoon mascot named "Coalie" to promote coal and its "American Energy Dominance Agenda." Coalie, depicted as a lump of coal with mining gear, is intended to be an ambassador for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). The mascot appears in images on the OSMRE website, showcasing reclaimed mine sites and promoting a positive image of coal. The administration's effort to rebrand coal comes despite its environmental and health impacts, and the industry's decline over the past decade. Critics have condemned the use of Coalie, citing coal's contribution to climate change and air pollution. The mascot was originally created in 2018 by a social media manager at the OSMRE.
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