U.S. Officials, on Thursday, Launched a Review of Climate Damage, caused by Coal Mining on Public Lands, as the Biden Administration expands its Scrutiny of Government Fossil Fuel Sales, that contribute to Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Coal Combustion for Electricity remains One of the Top Sources of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, even after many Power Plants Shut Down, over the Past Decade, because of Concerns over Pollution.
Almost Half the Nation's Annual Coal Production, some 250 Million Tons last year, is Mined by Private Companies from Federal Land, primarily in: Montana, Wyoming, and other Western States.
Coal Lease Sales were Temporarily Shut Down under, President Barack Obama, because of Climate Concerns, then Revived under Trump, as he sought to Bolster the Declining Industry.
Few Leases have been Sold, in recent years, as Coal Demand shrank Drastically.
The Interior Department Review also will look at the effects of Coal Mining on Air Quality and the Local Environment, whether Leasing Decisions should consider if the Fuel will be Exported, and how Coal Supports the Nation's Energy Needs.
The Agency said it will take, 30 days of Public Comment and Plans to announce its Next steps by November.
There should be a Calculation that looks at the Amount of New Renewable Energy that would then Close the Equal Fossil Fuel Production.
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