The Future of Coal: Insights and Implications

This chapter explores the coal industry's role in the energy sector through the lens of a coal miner's experience at a White House event. It discusses the challenges facing coal due to declining contributions to electricity production and the public's perceptions around the industry, including the notion of 'clean coal.' The speakers advocate for the industry's significance to job security and the economy while contrasting it with environmental concerns and misconceptions about coal mining.