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Oil, natural gas, and alternatives dominate the headlines when it comes to energy. But there's a big and largely-overlooked revolution occuring with the energy source likey to become the most preferred fuel for a world in ecomomic decline: coal.
The United States coal sector has been hit very, very hard this spring. Demand has been crushed by over 10%, as warm weather and bountiful supplies of cheap natural gas have induced power plant operators and all other users where possible to switch away from domestic coal. The rapid change in fortune has sent the stock prices of big, listed names such as Peabody and Arch down by double digit percentages, as the Dow Jones US Coal Index has fallen below 160 from above 225 at the start of 2012.
Coal: The Ignored Juggernaut
by Gregor MacdonaldOil, natural gas, and alternatives dominate the headlines when it comes to energy. But there's a big and largely-overlooked revolution occuring with the energy source likey to become the most preferred fuel for a world in ecomomic decline: coal.
The United States coal sector has been hit very, very hard this spring. Demand has been crushed by over 10%, as warm weather and bountiful supplies of cheap natural gas have induced power plant operators and all other users where possible to switch away from domestic coal. The rapid change in fortune has sent the stock prices of big, listed names such as Peabody and Arch down by double digit percentages, as the Dow Jones US Coal Index has fallen below 160 from above 225 at the start of 2012.
Kmart is now offering a line of canning equipment and supplies. Get stocked up on all the items you need to can and store food from the garden, the farmers market, and those local food deals at the grocery store.
http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/canning-comeback-kmart-launches-affordable-preserving-equipment.html
Canning Comeback? Kmart Launches Affordable Preserving Equipment
by JWKmart is now offering a line of canning equipment and supplies. Get stocked up on all the items you need to can and store food from the garden, the farmers market, and those local food deals at the grocery store.
http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/canning-comeback-kmart-launches-affordable-preserving-equipment.html