Coal

Energy

Coal (from the Old English term col, which has meant "mineral of fossilized carbon" since the 13th century) is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams.

More...

Articles

ngm.nationalgeographic.com - Can Coal Ever Be Clean? It`s the dirtiest of fossil fuels. We burn eight billion tons of it a year, with growing consequences. The world must face the question.

-

International Business Times - Coal Growing Its Share Of Global Energy Mix Despite World's Greening Efforts

The green revolution may be further off than we thought.

Obama EPA Issues Coal-Killing Rules To Cut Carbon Emissions 30 Percent - Obama EPA Issues Coal-Killing Rules To Cut Carbon Emissions 30 Percent

The Dilemma Over Coal Generated Power - CBS News - The Dilemma Over Coal Generated Power - CBS News

International Business Times - Obama's Clean Power Plant Proposal Draws Ire Of Nine Coal States

The fossil fuel-rich states say the Obama administration`s new climate change proposal would impose `real harms` on state economies.

The Obama Administration's Take on "Clean" Coal - Scientific American - The Obama Administration's Take on "Clean" Coal - Scientific American

-

Obama Defends Clean Coal, Tells Renewables Activist "Don't Be Stubborn" : TreeHugger - Obama Defends Clean Coal, Tells Renewables Activist "Don't Be Stubborn" : TreeHugger

Coverage

www.coalage.com - Coal Age Coal Age Magazine - For nearly 100 years, Coal Age has been the magazine that readers can trust for guidance and insight on this important industry.

globalCOAL - Coal Market News - globalCOAL - Coal Market News

www.newsnow.co.uk - NewsNow: Coal news | Breaking News & Search 24/7 Breaking news headlines about Coal, linking to 1,000s of sources around the world, on NewsNow: the one-stop shop for breaking news