Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future Paperback - 2007
by Goodell, Jeff
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Despite a century-long legacy that has claimed millions of lives and ravaged the environment, coal as a fuel source is making a comeback. In a compelling blend of hard-hitting investigative reporting, history, and business analysis, this work illuminates the stark economic imperatives America faces.
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- Title Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future
- Author Goodell, Jeff
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
- Date 2007-04-02
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 210440193
- ISBN 9780618872244 / 0618872248
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Coal - United States, Coal mines and mining - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007275849
- Dewey Decimal Code 333.793
Summary
On close examination, the glowing promise of coal quickly turns to ash. Coal mining remains a deadly and environmentally destructive industry. Nearly forty percent of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere each year comes from coal-fired power plants. In the last two decades, air pollution from coal plants has killed more than half a million Americans. In this eye-opening call to action, Goodell explains the costs and consequences of America's addiction to coal and discusses how we can kick the habit.
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- Kliatt, 09/01/2007, Page 37
- New York Times, 05/27/2007, Page 24