A Volume in the Sustainable World Series, Richard C. Dorf, Series Editor Coal is currently a major energy source in the United States as well as throughout the

Concern over the effects of airborne pollution, green house gases, and the impact of global warming has become a worldwide issue that transcends international b

Energy supply is foundational to modern society, but damaging to the environment. This book takes a 'systems view', from extraction of primary fuel, through con

Coal-Fired Generation is a concise, up-to-date and readable guide providing an introduction to this traditional power generation technology. It includes detaile

Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate