
Battle with gas gets under way
King coal long ago lost its royal title as the main fuel driving the world's industrial engine. But even though it has been eclipsed by oil, natural gas and in some places by nuclear power, coal remains a key fuel in a number of economies, including the US - the world's biggest - where coal-fired power stations produce more than half of the country's electricity. ...more
ENVIRONMENTAL FUELS Dirty talk RESTRUCTURING Coal rush goes into reverse Regional Issues US Shift to gas is no death blow AUSTRALIA Mines face toughest times in 20 years CHINA Closing down sale SOUTH AFRICA Squeezed by competitive pressures
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