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At the end of the 19th century, that is around the year 1900, just about everything was powered by coal. Steamships, railroads, power stations, industry, domestic home heating, town gas production. Then oil was found in large amounts and was found to be more convenient to use, internal combustion engines were developed, and coal declined. This was further encouraged by discovery of natural gas post WW2, and town gas was phased out, so less coal required again, also concerns about clean air in cities made domestic burning of coal illegal in many areas. Development of nuclear power also meant coal was no longer so much in demand for electricity generation.
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Where is the majority of coal in western Europe?
There is not much coal production in Western Europe, but the majority of the production is in the Iberian Peninsula and the British Isles.
What country in Europe has the largest coal production?
France I think, if not Germany
What is Europe's leading coal producer?
Russia, however, this includes all of Russia's territory that falls into Asia, and not just Europe. Germany is the country wholly in Europe with the largest coal production.
What has been an effect of the popularity of television and films in Europe?
cultural difference within Europe have declined
What is the leading European producer of coal?
Russia, however, this includes all of Russia and not just the European portion. Germany is the country wholly in Europe with the largest production of coal.
What world rank is Russia in coal production?
Russia ranks 6th in coal production.Russia ranks 6th in coal production.
Why do you need coal production in Indiana?
because we use coal production electricity
What part of Europe have large reserves of coal?
what parts of Europe has coal
What part of Europe have large reserve of coal?
what parts of Europe has coal
What is India's world rank in coal production?
India iss 3rd ranked in coal production
What are the areas that Europe had a decline after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Western Europe declined.
What has the author Helmut Weinert written?
Helmut Weinert has written: 'Steel production and coal demand in Europe up to the year 2000' -- subject(s): Coal trade, Forecasting, Steel industry and trade
