“coal” Charts
The United States of Consumption »
The United States, with less than 5 percent of global population, consumes 22 percent of the world’s oil, 13 percent…
Giraffe Hero Detoxifies the Air »
Greg Bowers, an electrical power engineer, has spent years of his life and most of his savings fighting the air…
Coal Mining's Big Move »
Nationally, coal production hasn't declined—it's moved: from Appalachia, west, to non-union states and overseas. In the coal country of Appalachia,…
Our Most Promising Energy Sources »
Which of the world's energy sources shows the greatest potential? According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, Americans place a…
Wypadki w kopalniach węgla kamiennego na Górnym Śląsku »
Dane dotyczące wypadków w kopalniach węgla kamiennego na Górnym Śląsku.
What Are Americans' Energy Priorities? »
Despite the recent growth of domestic energy production, Americans remain committed to the idea of developing alternative energy sources. Nearly…
Where Does Our Electricity Come From? »
When you flick on a light or check your email, you are using electricity. What but natural resources are used…
This Dirty Power Isn't Coming From Where You Might Expect »
The highest levels of gross pollution come from big utility companies, like American Electric Power Company, Duke, and Exelon. But…
What Does a 21st Century Power Grid Look Like? »
In a grid centered on distributed renewable energy resources, the best energy supply is one that is flexible (can rapidly…
Which Energy Source Kills More Birds? »
ThinkProgress cautions that these estimates be taken with a grain of salt, as they use different methodologies and data sets.…
Renewable Energy Might Not Be Bad for Birds »
Conservationists and conservatives claim that renewable energy sources kill too many birds. U.S. News and World Report compiled data on…
Appalachian Coal Country, In Distress »
Fifty years ago, concern about "poverty pockets" in Appalachia led to a federal "War on Poverty." Today, poverty no longer…
ALEC Casts Clouds Over Sunny Solar Forecast »
Solar panel installation is steadily rising, particularly in the residential market. Net metering laws create an incentive for homeowners to…
Scholastic: A Trustworthy Resource for Our Kids? »
"Four out of five parents know and trust the Scholastic brand." That's one reason why the American Coal Foundation picked…
U.S. has enough coal to power the country for 513 years »
Montana, Illinois, and Wisconsin have the most coal, 283 years’ worth, or 55 percent of the U.S. total. Each block…
Technology Challenges for New Greenhouse Gas Standards »
The emissions limits stipulated by EPA are unattainable without the addition of CCS technology. Despite EPA’s claims, the U.S. does…
The More Local the Energy, the More Valuable It Is »
Centralized big energy nuclear and coal plants may mean big money for power companies. But local and renewable systems like…
Cost of Electricity from Solar Power »
Coal may seem cheap, but transmission costs and power losses from centralized power stations can offset any economies of scale.…
Electricity Production Costs by Fuel Type »
In 2012, petroleum had the highest electricity production costs (operations & maintenance costs + fuel costs) at 22.48 cents per…
U.S. Electricity Generation by Fuel Type »
The U.S. is relying more on natural gas and less on coal to generate electricity. In 2005, 49.6% of electricity…