what role does our government play in coal
THE ROLE OF U.S. COAL IN ENERGY, ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT â SPECIAL REPORT FEBRUARY 1993 PURPOSE The future of the U.S. coal industry is inextricably bound to public policies concerning energy, the economy and the environment. The purpose of this paper is to: â¢ Discuss the status of the U.S. coal industry; and â¢ Review the implications of coalâs role in U.S. energy, economic, and environmental policies. The potential of clean coal technology provides an enormous future opportunity for the United States. Energy efficiency can be improved and the environment protected while coal use expands to generate electricity, promote growth, and improve