Title: Coal
Description: "We use coal because it is cheap: cheap to scrape from the ground, cheap to move in ships and trains, and cheap to burn. Why has it remained the default energy source for much of the world despite the obvious environmental costs? Mark Thurber delves into the politics of energy versus the environment around the world to explore this unique resource"--
Subjects: Environmental engineering, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Energy policy, Environmental policy, Power resources, Environmental aspects, Energy security