Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking we’re anywhere near stopping this century old behemoth. All the more reason to organize and take action.
After a Strong Counterattack, Big Coal Makes a Comeback by Jeff Goodell: Yale Environment 360
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With an aggressive campaign focused on advertising, lobbying, and political contributions, America’s coal industry has succeeded in beating back a challenge from environmentalists and clean-energy advocates. The dirty truth is that Big Coal is more powerful today than ever.