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- EPA Rule Will Force Shutdown of Power PlantsNew rules aimed at cutting toxic pollution could cause loss of power plant jobs, higher utility costs.
- Illinois Coal Plants Ahead of EPA's Proposed Mercury StandardsThrough a stricter state rule, Illinois coal plants are ahead of the EPA's proposed standards for mercury emissions by reducing emissions 44 percent between 2008 and 2010.
- Celebs Who Deserve Coal This YearWhen Santa ponders which celebrities have been naughty or nice this year, he won't have any problem knowing those who've been the very baddest. Consider some who really deserve the lumps of coal in their stockings.
5 Celebs Who Deserve Coal in Their Stockings This ChristmasSanta isn't the only one who can find out who's naughty or nice. Entertainment reporters and paparazzi also keep track, and if Santa's list is anything like theirs, these five celebs are getting coal for Christmas this year.- Stars Who Will Get Coal in Their Stockings This Christmas2011 has seen some shocking celebrity news, but which celebrities have been bad enough that they might be taken off Santa's "nice" list?
- Protests Against Coal Seam Gas Mining Set to Continue in NSWAN overview of issues surrounding CSG mining in NSW in the wake of ongoing protests.
- Ohioans Share Thoughts on the Coal vs. Natural Gas Fuel BattleA battle is brewing between the coal and natural gas industry in Ohio. Environmentalists supporting the unearthing of natural gas from shale deposits deep beneath the surface cheer the reduced carbon emissions from the cleaner energy source.
Son of a Hoosier Coal MinerWhat is it like to live as the son of a southwestern Indiana coal miner's son? Find out in this interesting story of a typical coal miner's son.
Five Golden Rules for a Safe SummerSummer is often filled with family get togethers, camping and fun. With these seven rules, it can be a safe summer.- A Look at Coal as an Energy SourceThis article examines the current use, pros and cons of using coal as an energy source
Old Fashion Coal/Wood-stove Cooking...UmmmmMom loved her water-holding tank on the side of her coal/wood-stove...this is her means of having plenty of hot water for washing dishes, giving her children a bath, and for Dad to have hot water to bath in when he came in from the coal mines...- Obama Kept His Promise to Change AmericaThe 2013 Promise a Re-Elected Obama is sure to Keep
How Safe is Our Power?A comparative analysis of alternative sources of power versus coal and nuclear power.- Electric Cars Are Powered by CoalElectric car drivers may be saving money on gasoline, but the cost to the environment may be far more expensive because coal is used to produce nearly 50 percent of America's electricity.
Obama Coal Regulations to Boost Price of Electricity as Much as 60 Percent by 2014President Obama, while still a candidate, promised that he would bankrupt the coal industry. According to the Chicago Tribune, it looks like this will be a rare promise that Obama will actually keep.- Obama Surreptitiously Keeping Promise to Bankrupt Coal IndustryWhile no one was looking, Obama found a way to keep his promises of bankrupting the coal industry and to cause the cost of energy to "necessarily skyrocket" at the same time.
- Green Economy Career: GeologistPlenty of job opportunities for geologists in green economy
- How to Make a Wooden Bowl with FireUsing fire to hollow out a cavity in wood to make a bowl has been done since the first age of man. The wooden bowl is capable of holding and boiling water, great for the survival scenerio.
- Is the Coal Industry Writing Your Child's Curriculum?Rethinking Schools charges that Scholastic is abusing its trusted position in the classroom to provide industry-biased lesson plans.
- Remembering My Dad Singing to MeThey say time is what you give to your children. This is what my dad gave to me. Even though sometimes he was sleeping, he was there with me and for me. Children need this time.
- Analysis of Wilfred Owen's "Miners"Wilfred Owen's Miners is about the colliery disaster at Halmend in January 12, 1918. The Minnie Pit was named after Minnie Craig, the daughter of one of the owners. The pit was
Earth Day Events Abound in Harrisonburg, Virginia!There are many Earth Day activities in Harrisonburg, Virginia all through the month of April leading up to Earth Day! Don't miss out on The Mountaintop Removal: The TRUE COST OF COAL sponsored by The JMU Earth Club and Our Community Place.
The Requirements for Core Drilling for CoalExamines how to core drill for coal seams and how to setup the equipment when core drilling for samples below the earth's surface.- Despite Fukushima, Radiation Fears, Nuclear Still Safer Than CoalRadiation fears are rising, but why are most people still ignoring dangerous coal plants near their homes?
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Coal & Natural GasA pattern has developed where many in the Congress, especially amongst the GOP with strong ties to major corporations, are acquiescing on just about every issue to these special interests to the detriment of their broader constituency.
Glorifying Dirty CoalSpikes New Reality Program Overlooks Toxic Threats to Workers and Community
A Dirty ShameCoal companies claim to be reducing the amount of harmful emissions released into the air, but at what cost?- Indian Environment Minister Under Attack for His "no-go" Areas for MiningFor saving the dwindling Indian forests the Environment Minister's prohibition of mining in "no-go" areas is under attack from several ministries
- Graduation Speech to "Class of 2099" Asks that We Tighten the Noose Around Coal and OilHow the future might unfold
Making the Tough ChoicesThere's some tough choices we face as a nation as we struggle to create job growth and find sustainable energy sources to keep our economy moving. For some of us the choice is a no-brainer.- Energy Sources: The Good and the BadThere is a big difference between renewable energy and nonrenewable energy. Which one do you use and how harmful is it to the environment?
- Virtual Graduation Speech to Imagined "Class of 2099" in the Future is Anti-coal and Anti-oil Cri De CoeurA speech speaks to the future of global warming
Communist Coal Does Not Pollute. ONLY Capitalist Coal Causes Climate Change and Global WarmingCommunist Coal Does not Pollute. ONLY Capitalist Coal Causes Climate Change and Global Warming.- Anti-coal E-book Titled "Be Resourceful, Protect the Earth" is Cri De Coeur to College Graduates in 2099The need to stop using coal is more important than ever.
Grilling Basics: Lighting Your Charcoal GrillIf you are new to grilling on a charcoal grill, sometimes it can seem that igniting the coals can be a little tricky. Here are some methods that will have you fired up in no time.- Minecraft: Coal and Its UsesThe uses of Coal in Minecraft.
- OPEC Preventing Coal Conversion in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania is sitting on an ocean of coal. This coal can be converted into liquid fuels which will produce great wealth, develop needed jobs and contribute to energy independence. A local businessman says OPEC is preventing this from happening.
- Coal and Nuclear Power Plant SafetyAn entry level college research paper comparing coal and nuclear power plants.
Resurgence of Coal as an Energy SourceSome homeowners may find it cheaper to use coal over other home heating options, but burning coal in general has been bad news for the environment. Will advancements in the cleaner burning of coal bring coal back as a leading source of energy in the U.S.?
