THE IMPORTANCE OF COAL IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NATION'S OVERALL ECONOMIC AND ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

This paper discusses the place of coal in our energy supplies. It covers the advantages of coal from economic, national security, and balance-of-payments viewpoints and its disadvantages from an environmental viewpoint. It also discusses trends in price and production of coal and other fuels.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Railway Systems and Management Association

    181 East Lake Shore Drive
    Chicago, IL  United States  60611
  • Authors:
    • Scollon, T R
  • Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

  • Features: Tables;
  • Pagination: 7 p.
  • Serial:

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00054132
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jun 3 1974 12:00AM