Bits and Bobs of InformationBefore writing this diary, I knew little about the financial side of coal. Some tidbits: * Total United States coal production 2005-06: 1131.5 million short tons (eia.doe.gov). * There are … [Read more...]
Pelosi’s end run around Petro-Dems (with Markey as fullback)
Throughout the years, one of the main obstacles to Democratic action on energy independence has been midwestern Democrats, especially those representing the interests of the Detroit Dinosaurs, the auto industry. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), … [Read more...]