Coal

by David M. Haugen (Editor)

Overview

This illustrated volume examines the advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of coal as a source of energy. Readers will trace mining development and early use of coal, and examine the controversies surrounding coal. Lastly, they'll explore whether coal will meet future energy needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737735918
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/28/2006
Series:	Fueling the Future Series
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword     8
Introduction     10
The Mining and Uses of Coal
Coal Helped Make the Industrial Revolution Possible   Barbara Freese     19
How Coal Is Graded and Mined Today   Rita K. Hessley   John W. Reasoner   John T. Riley     28
The Mining and Uses of Coal   Neil Schlager   Jayne Weisblatt     37
Does Burning Coal Threaten the Environment?
Mercury Emissions from Coal Plants Are a Serious Problem   Janet Larsen     50
Mercury Emissions from Coal Plants Are Not a Serious Problem   Robert Peltier     56
The Coal Industry Is Destroying the Environment   Jennifer Hattam     60
Is Coal the Energy of the Future?
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Clean Coal Technologies   Katie Benner     71
Comparing Coal with Other Energy Sources   Margaret Kriz     76
Gasification of Coal Will Reduce Pollution Emissions$dU.S. Department of Energy     89
Facts About Coal     94
Glossary     99
Chronology     104
For Further Reading     109
Index     114
Picture Credits     118
About the Editor     119

Editorial Reviews

Review: Coal "These volumes provide an introductory overview of each type of resource, followed by signed articles and essays that support or refute the dangers and environmental impact of that particular energy supply. Inviting page layouts with full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and/or maps on nearly every page provide visual interest to the provocative texts."—Curriculum Connections, Fall 2007

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