In preparation for their 1998 Plenary meeting, the members of the IEA’s Coal Industry Advisory Board prepared … individual papers addressing the key issues facing the coal industry at this challenging time. The result is a collection of … unique perceptions on the future role of coal from the leaders of the industry. They provide a valuable, first-hand insight …

Public opinion related to the consumption of coal is directed primarily to its environmental impact in light of ongoing … efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and tackle global climate change. Nevertheless, the benefits of coal as a widely available and … will harness the potential of coal and its contribution to sustainable and equal energy spaces. …