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Trillions in Coal Under U.S. Lands | Birmingham News
A new government report reveals staggering coal reserves—over 356 billion tons under federal land in the lower 48, plus 4.2 billion tons ready for mining now—with Alaska potentially holding trillions more. The U.S. Geological Survey’s findings are fueling a push by Interior Secretary to revive coal as a cornerstone of energy security and economic growth, claiming it could power the nation for six centuries. But environmentalists warn of dire consequences: water contamination, land subsidence, climate harm, and cleanup costs in the billions. Despite coal production plummeting since its 2008…
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