Coal is a major energy provider in the United States, and with the upcoming election it is a deciding factor over who the next president of the United States will be. Coal, while being a large energy provider in many states in the U.S. is also a large contributor to the pollution in our environment. While global warming become more of a problem the world is looking for cleaner and more reliable energy source. The Charleston Gazette expands on the subject and the upcoming election in their article “Coalfields Turn Into Battlefields” to read the article and become more informed click here.