coal
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While less polluting than coal, gas plants are still significant sources of planet-warming emissions, and their operations, particularly upstream, also leak methane, the main component of natural gas and itself a powerful greenhouse gas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Liquidity risk has reduced after the quarter, but the balance sheet remains sensitive to met coal prices, operational disruption and working-capital absorption,” says Shaw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Greenhouse gases mainly come from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, the UK government has a duty to remedy coal mining subsidence damage.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
We have eggs, buttered toast, and a glass of milk each for dinner; there’s a small sack of coal in the corner, and magazine cuttings pinned all over the wall.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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So he kicked it with his boot, exposing red-hot coals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
Before, his customers were primarily pizzerias or grilled-meat restaurants, who cook over coals; now they are families.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
My friend goes for Netflix’s original seasonal blockbuster, “Fireplace For Your Home,” which shows nothing but a burning wonder slowly fading to glowing coals and feathery ash.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
Why do you rake yourself over the coals for every last cent you have spent, and second-guess every move?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025
I can usually see the humorous side of their scoldings, but it’s easier when somebody else is being raked over the coals.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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Black and Gray
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