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coal

[kohl] / koʊl /


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And there’s also a general concern that data centers might bring fewer benefits to the state than industries such as coal and natural gas, which have their own history of burdens and benefits, Eisenberg said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

They roam a mine production area that stretches as far as the eye can see—an area of 3,500 soccer fields—with a computer algorithm telling them where to go next to pick up coal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Australia-based wealth managers have been investing on Tuvalu's behalf in funds holding stakes in coal, gas and oil, a previous investigation by AFP found.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Cooper argues the backlog for hyperscalers signals strong future revenue visibility and that at this stage, credit markets are not yet a canary in the coal mine.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

A single uranium pellet, just half an inch across, can produce the same amount of energy as 1 ton of coal or 149 barrels of oil.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Go to Leña, a new Spanish-inspired steakhouse at Maxx Royal, where the lamb chops are cooked over open coals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

One firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling red-hot coals in the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 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

After dinner, they made sure all the coals were burned out before they washed up and went to sleep.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh


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