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04
May
U.S. Coal Exports Increase 23% Between 2020 and 2021
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2021, coal exports from the US increased by 23% to 85 million short tons from 69 million short tons in 2020. Steam coal exports increased by 47% to 40 million short t, and metallurgical coal exports increased by 8% to 45... -
04
May
Biden Signs Legislation Banning U.S. Importation of Russian Energy Products
President Joe Biden has signed legislation ending normal trade relations with Russia. This is the latest step the U.S. has taken to punish Moscow for its military invasion of Ukraine. The Senate passed the legislation in a 100-0 vote. The House then approved it in a 413-9 vote... -
04
May
New Study Shows Increase in Black Lung Disease in Coal Miners
According to a recent article that appeared on the eurekalert.org web site, higher levels of silica dust can be found in the lung tissue of contemporary coal miners compared to the lung tissue in previous generations of coal miners. According to a new study published in the Annals of the... -
04
May
U.S. Anthracite Exports Increase Slightly between 2020 and 2021
2021 According to information obtained from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) website, U.S. anthracite exports experienced a slight increase from 2020 to 2021 as well. The USITC data base shows that the United States exported 324,754 short tons of anthracite in 2020 at an estimated value of $40,396,185. However,...