The peak of world coal production is only 10-15 years away.
The peak of U.S. coal production is in the past.
The media, on the other hand, is still reporting that abundant supplies of coal can be expected for another 150 years, 200 years, or more...
The reality is, coal reserves have been overstated by as much as 90%. And this has serious implications for our entire way of life.
Since U.S. domestic oil, natural gas and uranium are all past their peak production levels, many observers have pointed to coal as the next big practical source of usable hydrocarbon energy. They expect many users of those fuels to switch over to coal, which is abundant in the U.S., "The Saudi Arabia of Coal."
The Dirt on Coal:
The Next Great Hope for Fossil Fuels?
