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coal

[kohl] / koʊl /


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Tyler, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, was born and raised in a traditional coal mining village northwest of Swansea, and divided her time between south Wales and Portugal in recent years.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

While less polluting than coal, gas plants are still significant sources of planet-warming emissions, and their operations, particularly upstream, also leak methane, the main component of natural gas and itself a powerful greenhouse gas.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Whether that acceleration continues will depend heavily on future carbon dioxide emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

“She’s going to have to get the trust of the steelworkers,” said Richard Tikey, a union local vice president at the coking coal plant for U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

We walk faster, and the coal is getting heavier, and then we reach the corner where Januka needs to turn and I need to go straight on to Tatarska.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

One firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling red-hot coals in the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Before, his customers were primarily pizzerias or grilled-meat restaurants, who cook over coals; now they are families.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

Why do you rake yourself over the coals for every last cent you have spent, and second-guess every move?

From MarketWatch Oct. 10, 2025

After being raked over the coals, Deen turned to look at the camera.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2025

He’s looking at ashes, gray coals, and blackened soot and bark.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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