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coal

[kohl] / koʊl /


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Princo, as the endowment manager is known, still won’t invest in companies involved in thermal coal and tar sands, as directed by the university’s Board of Trustees.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, this was true of the coal industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ruby said company finances seesaw because coal is a “boom and bust” industry.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

According to Rystad Energy, there’s a “significant near-term surge” in demand for coal in Asia.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In my first fleeing step, I trod my bare foot right on that red-hot coal.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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