For some time now I’ve been greatly concerned with the global population’s rapidly growing energy needs and our present failures to meet them. Then I stumbled across this fascinating new video on Extract, the World Coal Association’s official blog, and my concerns only deepened.
How Will Nevada’s New Mining Tax Laws Affect Business?
The passage of Question 2 on the Nevada state ballot will remove 150-year-old constitutional provisions for the kind of mining that allows for high salaries, increased revenue, and the industry’s overall success.
The Growth of the Global Middle Class
Powered by the domestic coal industry’s explosive growth throughout the 20th century, the United States’ ascent to superpower status within the global economy raised its citizens’ quality of life to a higher standard. Based on this model, we can safely assert that a renewed focus on raising energy production will similarly lift the world’s impoverished peoples out of a collective …
Pond Slope Stabilization Problem Resolved at Nuclear Generating Station
Background. Water storage ponds at nuclear power generating stations are treated to maintain the stability of the stations’ chillers.
What Do the New Coal Dust Rules Mean?
Federal rules regarding coal dust were introduced last week, but what does this mean for coal companies?