coal
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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
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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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Black and Gray
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Natural Resources and the Environment - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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