There are several movements along the West Coast to prevent rail coal from Wyoming to be loaded out from Pacific ports. I wonder if the 300-400 years of coal in the PRB will ever see the light of day.
The coal and oil export business to China and India alone would create a boom on the West Coast and help the states out there with their massive debt. Perhaps the coming change in leadership at all levels will lead them to see the light.
There is always hope.