COAL Mining, Science and History

Posted by Simon Keighley on November 23, 2021 - 11:09am

Of all the energy sources currently in use on planet earth, none have such a long history or deep controversy as coal. As one of the earliest sources of energy, coal has proved to be a reliable performer over time but carries some concerns when it comes to air pollution and climate change.

How much of the electricity generated today is powered by coal and will it ever become obsolete? How is coal mined? What exactly IS coal? We explore the science, mining methodology, and history of coal in this episode of Commodity Culture.

Produced, Edited, and Narrated by Jesse Day. Check our more commodity videos at Commodity Culture on YouTube

Disclaimer: This article and video are provided for educational purposes only. They are not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.

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Simon Keighley Thanks for watching, Tatana - another great video by Jesse Day.

February 13, 2023 at 4:40pm

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tatana Tatiana Yarushina Good afternoon Simon - Great video on coal.

February 13, 2023 at 4:34pm

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Simon Keighley Thanks for watching, Bill and Margaret. likewise, Margaret - the same issues happened over here in the UK.

November 24, 2021 at 11:45am

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M H Coal was used very much in Czechia - large coal mines in north Moravia and also in west Bohemia near the German border. Most of them closed in the last years.

November 23, 2021 at 4:05pm

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Bill Rippel Great video on coal, how it’s made and what it’s used for in today's world. Thanks for sharing, Simon.

November 23, 2021 at 3:00pm

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Simon Keighley Thanks for watching, Adonel and Andrei - Jesse Day produces exceptional commodity videos.

November 23, 2021 at 12:58pm

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andrei68 Yarushin Good afternoon Simon Keighley thanks for sharing.

November 23, 2021 at 12:42pm

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