Coal Industry's Uncertain American Future, Part One: Politics and Environmental Law

SUGAR LAND--October 29, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--While the Coal Industry in the U.S. is facing serious challenges, rumors of King Coal's demise are, for now, greatly exaggerated. Political, legislative and economic factors are all part of coal's future viability in the U.S. economy, but there is also an international dimension to consider. This article looks at the first two of four factors -- politics and environmental law -- that complicate coal's future in the U.S. Power Industry.

Within this article: Overview of the future of the U.S. coal market.