San Juan Generating Station's demolition in New Mexico leads to job losses and economic shifts for the Navajo Nation.

The demolition of the San Juan Generating Station in New Mexico on August 24 marks a pivotal change for the Navajo Nation, historically reliant on coal for economic and cultural stability. This shift to large-scale solar projects aims for cleaner energy but has led to significant job losses and reduced incomes for displaced workers, impacting thousands of families. The closure of coal plants has also resulted in declining student enrollment and increased homelessness in the community.