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ICCI Researcher Paul Chugh appointed to the China Council Task Force on Sustainable Use of Coal. More...
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"Now is the time to turn up the volume on our message... that Illinois coal and clean coal technology are vital to any strategy to address the energy challenges of tomorrow."
Jack Lavin 2008 Coal Industry Report, June 2008June 2008 |
COAL FACTS |
The United States produces about 20%, or 1.1 billion tons, of the world's coal supply—second only to China.
Coal generates about half of the electricity used in the United States.
The average coal miner is 50 years old and has 20 years of experience.
U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves.
Each person in the United States uses 3.8 tons of coal each year. |