Coal - The Big Picture - 48 pictures at Boston.com

[Swede]

Coal occupies a central position in modern human endeavors. Last year over 7000 megatons were mined worldwide. Powerful, yet dirty and dangerous, use of coal is expanding every year, with 2010 witnessing a production increase of 6.8%. Around 70 countries have recoverable reserves, which some estimates claim will last for over a hundred years at current production levels.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/coal.html

[virgogal]

1. Astonishing pics and I'm old enough to remember shoveling coal.coal bins,coal powered trains,and

ash cans.

Filthy stuff.

[limpyhobbler]

2. a picture speaks a thousand words.

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