Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0618872248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Alarmist or Realist?" according to Reading Fan. Is the earth about ready to ecologically bite the big one via coal-caused global warming, or is this whole thing blown out of proportion? I don't know; but I think we should play it safe and listen to Jeff Goodell. I might not agree with his liberal politics, but I do resp. How and Why We Are Using a 19th Century Fuel in the 21st Century Although this was in my library for some time, I decided to read it now due to the mining accidents in Utah and China. I was hoping it might shed some light on why the number of mining accidents seems to be increasing, which it did. It also provided a host of other informa. Luwanna D. Strawser said Big Coal shows us what really goes on in the coal industry. Jeff Goodell has written a book that should be read by one and all. I participated in a group meeting that interviewed Mr. Goodell and his graciousness and willingness to answer our varied questions was greatly appreciated. His ability to show the human side of this story
From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. After a generation out of the spotlight, coal has reasserted its centrality: the United States "burns more than a billion tons" per year, and since 9/11 and the Iraq war, independence from foreign oil has become positively patriotic. . Goodell has a talent for pithy argument—and the book fairly crackles with informed conviction. That distinction belongs to Goodell's fieldwork, which takes him to Atlanta, West Virginia, Wyoming, China and beyond—though he also has a fine grasp of the less tangible niceties of the industry. Goodell understands how mines, co
Coal is one of the nation's biggest and most influential industries -- Big Coal provides more than half the electricity consumed by Americans today -- and its dominance is growing, driven by rising oil prices and calls for energy independence. In the last two decades, air pollution from coal plants has killed more than half a million Americans. Long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back -- with a vengence. In this eye-opening call to action, Goodell explains the costs and consequences of America's addiction to coal and discusses how we can kick the habit.. Coal mining remains a deadly and environmentally destructive industry. Is coal the solution to America's energy problems?On close examination, the glowing promise of coal quickly turns to ash. Nearly forty percent of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere each year comes from coal-fired power plants