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Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez pulled backing for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company, after the company announced it’s purchase of coal mines in Wyoming and Montana. In a press release President Nez said he’s worried about “the viability of expanding our interests in a coal market that appears to be dwindling.” The Trump Administration vows to revive the coal industry. At the same time the U.S. Environmental Information Administration reports a steady decline in the number of coal companies. What’s next for tribes, like the Navajo Nation, that are transitioning away from coal?
Guests:
Jarvis Williams (Navajo) – tribal liaison for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company
Chris Deschene (member of the Navajo Nation) – general counsel for Navajo Power PBS (public benefit corporation)
Break 1 Music: Unconquered (song) Injunuity (artist) Unconquered (album)
Break 2 music: Little Earthlings (song) The Jir Project Band (artist) Sun Child (album)