It is one of the main electic creators
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Over half but not all of it
Coal isn't used all that much anymore. but some of the top mining areas in the US are PA, WV, Kentucky, VA, ND, and Wyoming.
2 Trillion pounds a year in 2007 with a annual growth of 3%.
Production of electricity is the main use of coal in the United States.
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over 221,000 tons
they export wheat, coal and much more
50 years
The main energy source in 1900 was coal. Coal was used on the railroads, to heat houses, to fuel steamships, to provide mechanical power in factories, and to generate electricity. There was some oil production in the US, but as motor vehicles had only just started to be used, the demand was not much, and of course aviation was unknown.
Over half but not all of it
The ferns have been compressed into 'coal' and we use coal as a source of energy - hence 'fossil fuels'.
Coal is a major source of energy in the world.
The Titanic had 159 coal-burning furnaces fueling the boilers.
Coal production statistics from the US Department of Energy indicate that in 2007, the US produced (and presumably burned) 1.146 billion tons of coal. China produces and burns slightly more.
If you burn it, it will.
Coal isn't used all that much anymore. but some of the top mining areas in the US are PA, WV, Kentucky, VA, ND, and Wyoming.