coal

Coal is one of the oldest (and most popular) forms of energy in the entire world. Its history goes back to 200 BC when it was first used as fuel by the Han Dynasty. Although recently coal seems to have become a "politically incorrect" source of energy by many "Green" activists, it is still one of the most used forms of energy in the world.

At its current rate of use, the world's coal supply will last about 132 years; however, the rate of coal consumption is increasing every year. Some scientists say the world's coal resources could be depleted in as little as 55 years.

Let's give this timeline some perspective: at the current global energy consumption there is enough coal in the world to provide the entire planet with all of its energy needs for about 37 more years. Now, the world is using many different sources of energy, so it likely won't be depleted that quickly, but it's no secret that the world's coal supply is dwindling.

Many people are moving away from coal to cleaner, more efficient energy sources. Coal, they say, is dirty, doesn't burn cleanly, and has the reputation of being an "outdated" form of energy. Bloggers speaking about coal can be found at sites like coalblog.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “coal”

• in Green
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  by wyrdways / on Nov 1, 2011
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  by missbobetier / on Oct 31, 2011
• in Politics
  Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident may not Sabotage the World Energy Needs
  The world should not exit nuclear energy but draw lessons from Fukushima Daiich disaster and strengthen nuclear safety
  by chicksmore / on Jul 8, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “coal”

 

• ENERGY: Coal use in the United States drops, clean energy use rises

  
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• I Lie: A Belated 80th Birthday Tribute to Loretta Lynn

  
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• Coal India MT Recruitment 2012 Online Application

  
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  Coal India MT Recruitment 2012 Online Application has been started. Coal India Limited (CIL) has invited online application 1286 various posts/vacancies as Management Trainees (MT) Recruitment 2012. CIL is one of the largest Government company and it is listed in Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. So, ...
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• Senior Mine Engineer Job at Hays Resources & Mining, Canterbury, Christchurch

  
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• Trapped miner found alive after 17 days

  
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  Beijing, May 19 (IANS) In a miraculous escape, a miner has been found alive 17 days after being trapped underground following a coal mine flood in China’s Heilongjiang province, Xinhua reported.Rescuers said the man, who was reached at about 4 a.m. Saturday, is in a stable condition after receiving medical ...
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• New RNC AD: Nice Try, Joe: Youre Not Foolin Coal Country (video)

  
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  The RNC ad points out the hypocrisy of Obama and Bidens evolving position on clean coal. I found it humorous.
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• Senior Mine Engineer Job at Hays Resources & Mining, West Coast

  
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• Underground Coal Operators Job at Beyond Recruitment Pty Ltd, West Coast, Rest of West Coast

  
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• Jobs Vacancies for Management Trainees in Coal India Limited 2012

  
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  Jobs Vacancies for Management Trainees in Coal India Limited 2012 Coal India Limited (A Govt. Of India Undertaking) Coal India Limited invites applications for the following post. Post : Management Trainees : [1286 posts] Age limit : 30 years . Application Fee : Rs.500/- Where to Apply : Coal India Website from ...
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• Privatizing India’s Coal Sector to Narrow Demand-Supply Gap?

  
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  Continued from Part One. Last week, Indian Junior Coal Minister Prakashbapu Patil said in a written reply to the upper house of the parliament (Rajya Sabha) that the gap between projected demand and supply has increased to 161.5 million metric tons in 2011-12. Imports of the fossil fuel during the period also went up ...
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• Updated NETL study provides more detailed economic and environmental assessment of coal-to-liquids and CTL with modest biomass

  
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• U.S. coal generation drops 19 percent in one year, leaving coal with 36 percent share of electricity

  
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• Difference Between Coal and Coke

  
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• India’s Industry Body FICCI Suggests Privatizing Coal Sector

  
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• My Mother’s Day wish: Clean air for kids

  
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• Zimbabwe drafts new mining policy

  
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  Harare, May 13 (IANS) The Zimbabwean government is drafting a new mining development policy, a media report said.According to ZBC News, stakeholders within the mining sector are in discussions with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development regarding the drafting of the proposed policy.Chamber of Mines president ...
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