coal
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In the U.S., coal has been on the decline for decades, but use rose about 10% last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Increased pollution from coal and gas plants will cause hundreds of billions of dollars in negative health impacts from asthma, heart and lung disease and premature deaths, among other outcomes, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Launched five years ago, the project is based at the former Nant Helen opencast coal mine near Ystradgynlais, Powys.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
"This should be used to continue our joint efforts to address the legacy of Wales' industrial past through restoring coal tips and remediation of contaminated land."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In later times, coal and oil would drive the great engines of American progress.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
A startup CEO recently got raked over the internet’s coals for bringing a tattoo artist to a party and offering job interviews to anyone willing to get inked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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
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
U2 got raked over the coals when their late ’80s wandering across the American West inspired “The Joshua Tree.”
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2025
We sat quietly as the coals glowed in confusion beneath the new log.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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