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A comeback for coal

With the continued upward price trend of natural gas, coal has returned to the forefront as a workable energy source. Demand for coal is escalating and higher profits are causing producers to ramp up production in order to meet demand. Utilities are continuing a slow move toward cleaner coal-burning facilities, while closing those that are unable to meet environmental regulations. After appearing to be an all-but-abandoned resource, coal is reemerging as the other major fossil fuel.

Coal reserves

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