Coal

by Haugen, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780737735918
• ISBN10: 0737735910
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-12-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Each book in the series focuses on one energy source such as hydrogen, oil, or wind. Volumes trace the development of the technology, examine the controversies surrounding the energy source in a pro-con format, and explore how the source will meet future energy needs.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 8
Introduction	p. 10
The Mining and Uses of Coal
Coal Helped Make the Industrial Revolution Possible	p. 19
How Coal Is Graded and Mined Today	p. 28
The Mining and Uses of Coal	p. 37
Does Burning Coal Threaten the Environment?
Mercury Emissions from Coal Plants Are a Serious Problem	p. 50
Mercury Emissions from Coal Plants Are Not a Serious Problem	p. 56
The Coal Industry Is Destroying the Environment	p. 60
Is Coal the Energy of the Future?
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Clean Coal Technologies	p. 71
Comparing Coal with Other Energy Sources	p. 76
Gasification of Coal Will Reduce Pollution Emissions	p. 89
Facts About Coal	p. 94
Glossary	p. 99
Chronology	p. 104
For Further Reading	p. 109
Index	p. 114
Picture Credits	p. 118
About the Editor	p. 119
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