THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - DATA: U.S. Coal Reserves Could Power the Country for 600 Years.
The United States has enough coal for the next 600 years, according to a new geological survey.
A new federal report has highlighted the massive coal reserves beneath federally managed lands in the United States, emphasizing the potential for centuries of industrial production and energy security . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has enough coal for the next 600 years, according to a new geological survey. DETAIL: According to the country’s Geological Survey , the United States has enough coal to provide energy for the next 600 years. This includes 4.2 billion short tons linked to active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons beneath federally managed public land. The Department of Interior’s estimate, which was published on Thursday, assumes that all coal reserves are used. Wyoming dominates the nation…Open