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The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is challenging the Biden administration's decision to maintain Trump-era coal leasing policies on public lands. The Tribe asserts that coal mining causes air and water pollution, destroys sensitive species habitats, and damages sacred cultural sites. While the administration promotes a transition to clean energy, the Tribe notes that coal consumption in the U.S. rose 14% in 2021. The author calls for a shift toward renewable energy projects—such as wind, solar, and storage—and remediation efforts that provide employment for Tribal members and mine workers.