Coal....

The used to manufacture the large power shovels used in coal and other mining near where I live...
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Marion Power Shovel Company - Wikipedia
 
Which states produce the most coal?
In 2017, about 757 million short tons of coal were produced in 24 states. Five states produced a total of about 538 million short tons, or about 71% of total U.S. coal production. The five largest coal-producing states with production in million short tons and their share of total U.S. coal production in 2017:

  • Wyoming—316.5—41%
  • West Virginia—92.8—12%
  • Pennsylvania—49.1—6%
  • Illinois—48.2—6%
  • Kentucky—41.8—5%
 
A LOT of that coal is getting sold overseas like to China. Go America! Exports help our economy greatly!
 
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More is being mined today then in 2012...
 
Not sure what the point of this thread is. But looking at politics, if the dems win in 2020 then they will probably clamp down on coal, like Obama. Better hope Trump wins in 2020.
 
Not sure what the point of this thread is. But looking at politics, if the dems win in 2020 then they will probably clamp down on coal, like Obama. Better hope Trump wins in 2020.
Americas energy needs increase every single year, fossil fuels are the only answer to that demand...
 

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