Coal's Role in Sustaining Society

Author

R. Larry Grayson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Joel R. Warneke

Abstract

The mining industry is growing but the recruitment of new miners is difficult because of the industry's past and continuing image problems about workforce issues, environmental damage and community issues. Fortunately as the industry expands in the 21st century, the stigma is being reversed. the industry is now approaching sustainable development in consonance with sustainable development principles. in line with this, the importance of coal in every country's economic development is now more appreciated. overall, those who work at mines or supporting operations are sustaining the massive US economy, are nurturing communities and workers and are strong stewards of the environment.

Recommended Citation

R. L. Grayson and J. R. Warneke, "Coal's Role in Sustaining Society," Mining Engineering, vol. 58, no. 10, pp. 23 - 29, The Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME), Oct 2006.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0026-5187

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 The Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 2006