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China’s coal use grew 9% in 2011, rising to 3.8B tons, meaning the country is burning...

Tuesday, January 29, 6:18 PM ET
China’s coal use grew 9% in 2011, rising to 3.8B tons, meaning the country is burning nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined. China relies on coal to fuel nearly 80% of its power plants, vs. ~40% (and falling) in the U.S. And by 2017, India likely will become the world’s second-largest coal consumer, surpassing the U.S. The issue of climate change isn't going away any time soon.

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dacama1 Comments (104)

The issue of climate change isn't going away any time soon

It should...it is a fraud.

29 Jan, 07:06 PM Reply Like

Jason Tillberg Comments (1138)

I've got a contact/friend in China who's getting involved in coal over there. Setting up import shop for sourcing coal from the U.S. ..now I know why.

29 Jan, 07:19 PM Reply Like

The Patriot Comments (266)

Long CNX

29 Jan, 07:21 PM Reply Like

Bear Bait Comments (591)

dacama1 you r full of crappola....... Climate is changing, period. I Do truthfully believe that man and his love of fossil fuels is adding to the change. Is man and fossil fuels the only factor in climate change? That I am not for sure about. It's kinda like a man I knew back in the 60s and 70s. He said; Ah, we can't ever pollute the Oceans. They are just to big. WRONG. Mans part in climate change should be accepted,If for no other reason than man's ability to screw things up!!

29 Jan, 07:22 PM Reply Like