Much of America has gone from using coal to generate electricity to using natural gas. The United States has huge supplies of coal. Many of these supplies are located in areas not subject to many natural disasters. When we spill coal, it doesn't form vapor clouds that can flatten buildings when they explode. Spilling coal into a lake won't kill the ducks. However, for ten years or so, they've been telling us how wonderful it is if we'd convert from coal to natural gas. Now that we're losing our supply of natural gas because of a couple of hurricanes, that change of policy doesn't look so good after all. America needs a strong, balanced energy policy, and a return to coal should be a big part of that policy.
Bill
PS. I work for a company that produces natural gas, but I recognize the value of coal to the country.
My family supported themselves mining coal for generations, but there was too much sulphur in it so the environmentalists shut'em down.
I agree with you about our country needing to use coal. I see you are in La. You stay safe.