Coal under fire: the energy industry and the coal trains that feed it face an uncertain future. The public interest has a big stake in the outcome

Authors :: Kaufman, Lawrence H.
Source :: Railway Age. Nov, 2009, Vol. 210 Issue 11, p16, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hauling coal for utilities, industries, and export has been and still is good business for railroads. It is relatively easy to handle and moves in trainload lots, so […]

Subjects :: United States. Congress -- Environmental policy
Coal industry -- Environmental aspects
Coal industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Coal industry -- Forecasts and trends
Emissions credit trading -- Environmental aspects
Emissions credit trading -- Laws, regulations and rules
Global warming -- Environmental aspects
Global warming -- Laws, regulations and rules
Railroads -- Environmental aspects
Railroads -- Laws, regulations and rules
Railroads -- Forecasts and trends
Government regulation
Market trend/market analysis

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