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Q: Why is there a lot of coal in the US?
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Why is coal an important resource in the US?

We have a lot of it, and it is used to generate a large portion of the electricity in the US.


Is coal bad for the world?

Some bad things about coal can be it pollutes the earth badly, it could cost us a lot of money if we use too much of it, and releases a lot of carbon dioxide in the earth which is bad.


How much coal does India have?

India has the fourth largest coal reserves in the world. They have a lot of coal!


What did England have a lot of?

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Which countries have large deposits of both coal and oil?

Canada and the USA are the most extreme countries, but Asia and Africa are where they are found and we must perpose that those are the countries that have the most coal and oil. by:BREANA FULLERTON


What state in the US uses the most fossil fuels?

The US still has large coal deposits.


Can coal be found in Wyoming?

Yes, coal is found in Wyoming. Wyoming is the number one producer of coal in the US, with about 40% of the coal in the US coming from Wyoming.


The US had an abundance of coal and?

The US had an abundance of coal and natural gas. It is estimated that 50% of the electricity generated in the US was from coal through burning fossil fuels.


Is coal environmentally friendly?

No coal is not really environmentally friendly . There are a lot more disadvantages than advantages when it comes to coal.


How important is coal to the us?

Coal is very important to the US. It is the primary source of energy for the country.


What is the most plentiful fossil fuel in the US?

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What type of coal is mined in Virginia?

I don't know a lot about it, but there are a lot of coal power plants, probabley to use the coal for some kind of energy source (like they use to do on old trains where they put coal in the fire.