Big coal the dirty secret behind america's energy future

In effect, americas vast reserve of coal is like a giant carbon anchor slowing down the nations transition to new sources of energy. The dirty secret behind americas energy future reprint by goodell, jeff isbn. A compelling indictment of one of the countrys biggest, most powerful. Jun 09, 2006 jeff goodell, a frequent contributor to rolling stone and the new york times magazine, has done just that in his new book big coal. The narrator and editorial consultant on dirty business is jeff goodell, author of big coal, the dirty secret behind americas energy future and contributing editor for rolling. Our desire to find a homegrown alternative to mideast oil, the rising cost of oil and natural gas, and the mood in washington will soon push our coal consumption through the roof.

Big coal the dirty secret behind americas energy future jeff goodell a compelling indictment of one of the countrys biggest, most powerful, and most antiquated industries. He is the author of the new york times bestseller our story. James howard kunstler, author of the long emergency. According to alternate energy guru amory lovins of the rocky mountain institute, by the time you mine the coal, haul it to the power plant, burn it, and then send electricity over the wires to a. Big coal the dirty secret behind americas energy future by.

Nearly forty percent of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere each year comes from coalfired power plants. One of the highlights of big coal is goodells outraged account of the catastrophic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dirty secret behind americas energy future by jeff. The narrator and editorial consultant on dirty business is jeff goodell, author of big coal, the dirty secret behind americas energy future and contributing editor for rolling stone magazine. Geoengineering and the audacious quest to fix earths climate 2010 isbn 9780618990610.

After a generation out of the spotlight, coal has reasserted its centrality. Goodell 2007 mariner books new york given assertions made by the bush administration, it would seem that coal is a glistening new energy alternative, the answer to the current oil crisis. Long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back with a vengeance. There are a number of problems connected with the burning of coal to create electricity. Jeff goodells most recent book, the water will come. The dirty secret behind americas energy future jeff goodell on. Alex gibney, producerdirector of the 2008 academy award winning documentary, taxi to the dark side, is consulting producer on dirty business. The dirty secret behind americas energy future, considers the perils of coal dependency in america. The dirty secret behind americas energy future jeff. The dirty secret behind americas energy future, now out in paperback, argues that the u. The dirty secret behind americas energy future is a book by jeff goodell which claims that coal mining is one of americas largest and most. Readers guide for big coal published by houghton mifflin.

Just the energy wasted by coal plants in the usa would be enough to. Geoengineering and the audacious quest to fix earths climate and big coal. Hes ceo of shenhua energy, chinas largest coal company and the secondlargest coal company in. Jeff goodell, a frequent contributor to rolling stone and the new york times magazine, has done just that in his new book big coal. The dirty secret behind americas energy future kindle edition by goodell, jeff. The dirty secret behind americas energy future goodell, jeff on. The dirty secret behind americas energy future, i debated palmer about the future of coal at a forum in lexington, kentucky. The dirty secret behind americas energy future ebook written by jeff goodell. The dirty secret behind americas energy future 2006 isbn 9780618872244. The dirty secret behind americas energy future is a book by jeff goodell which claims that coal mining is one of americas largest and most influential industries. Long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back with a vengence. The dirty secret behind americas energy future view larger image.

Goodell debunks the faulty assumptions underlying coals revival and shatters the myth of cheap coal energy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Big coal trashed the climate and got away with it rolling stone. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading big coal. Nov 26, 2019 in 2009, just after i published big coal. Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal.

He is a contributing editor at rolling stone and the author of five previous books, including big coal. The dirty secret behind americas energy future jeff goodell long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is. New york times big coal should be read by anybody who owns a microwave, or an ipod, or a table lamp, which is to say. Dogholes the carbon express the burn infinite needs the big dirty a citizen wherever we serve.

Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal provides more than half. According to alternate energy guru amory lovins of the rocky mountain institute, by the time you mine the coal, haul it to the power plant, burn it, and then send electricity over the wires to a light bulb, only about 3% of the energy in a ton of coal is transformed into light. Goodell suggests that coal mining is deadly and environmentally destructive. Big coal paperback the dirty secret behind america s energy future. Geoengineering and the audacious quest to fix earths climate 2010 isbn. Even by goodells explicitly conservative estimates, america has enough coal to keep its power.

Jun 25, 2006 unfortunately, coal is also dirty and dangerous. Demand increases for quincy companys ppe because of pandemic. Big coal paperback the dirty secret behind americas energy future. Goodell 2007 mariner books new york given assertions made by the bush administration, it would seem that coal is a glistening. Coal had played an important role in the election of george w. One of the highlights of big coal is goodells outraged account of the catastrophic 2002 flooding of a mine in quecreek, pa. Jul 20, 2006 jeff goodell talked about his book big coal.

He is the author of five previous books, including big coal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read big coal. Few of us realize that every time we flip on a switch, we burn a lump of coal. The dirty secret behind americas energy future long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back with a vengeance. Jeff goodells big coal is a rousing job of narrative journalism that cuts through the smog of delusion clouding americas energy future, a fascinating and frightening glimpse into the hidden power circuts of american industry and politics. One of the highlights of big coal is goodell s outraged account of the catastrophic 2002 flooding of a mine in quecreek, pa. Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal provides more than half the. Readers guide for big coal published by houghton mifflin company. Despite a legacy that has claimed millions of lives and ravaged the environment, coal has become hot again.

Mining coal plays havoc with the environment, especially when the methods used include blowing off the top of mountains and letting the debris wash down the gullies into the rivers and streams. By and large, though, the big utilities are building oldschool dirty coalburning plants such as one going up just south of nashville, illinois as quickly as possible to make a quick buck before. He is a contributing editor at rolling stone, where he has covered climate change for more than a decade. As oil prices increase, coal has effectively become the default fuel for e. May 07, 2019 the coal industry has infiltrated australias federal government through a secretive network of ties, working to influence australias political decisions at the highest level. Jeff goodell is a contributing editor for rolling stone and a frequent contributor to the new york times magazine. In fact, just the energy wasted by coal plants in america would be enough to power the entire japanese economy. Geoengineering and the audacious quest to fix earths climate. Apr 03, 2007 long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back with a vengeance. The dirty secret behind americas energy future which debunks the faulty assumptions underlying coals revival and shatters the myth of cheap coal energy. Jeff goodell s most recent book, the water will come. Bush in 2000 west virginia, an important coal state that hadnt voted republican in many years, was widely credited with giving bush his margin of victory and it was clear that coal would play an increasingly important role in americas energy future.

Big coal the dirty secret behind americas energy future. Rising seas, sinking cities, and the remaking of the civilized world,was a new york times criticstop book of 2017 as well as one of the washington posts 50 notable works of nonfiction in 2017. The coal industry has infiltrated australias federal government through a secretive network of ties, working to influence australias political decisions at the highest level. Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries. Because we have failed to develop alternative energy sources, coal has become the default fuel for the 21st century. The dirty secret behind americas energy future hardcover june 8, 2006 by jeff goodell author. Rising seas, sinking cities, and the remaking of the civilized world 2017 isbn 9780316260244. The new york times called big coal a compelling indictment of one of the countrys biggest, most powerful and most antiquated industrieswellwritten, timely, and powerful. Coal is one of the nation s biggest and most influential industries big coal provides more than half the electricity consumed by americans today and its dominance is growing, driven by rising oil prices and calls for energy independence. The dirty secret behind americas energy future, published by houghton mifflin. Jeff goodell he is the author of five previous books, including big coal.

Jeff goodell, a contributing editor at rolling stone, is the author of big coal. Big coal by jeff goodell overdrive rakuten overdrive. Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal provides. As oil prices increase, coal has effectively become the default fuel for electricity generation in the twentyfirst century. Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal provides more than half the electricity consumed by americans today and its dominance is growing big coal. The dirty secret behind americas energy future by jeff goodell. Jeff goodell audio books, best sellers, author bio. Rising seas, sinking cities, and the remaking of the civilized world, was a new york times critics top book of 2017.

Coal is one of the nations biggest and most influential industries big coal provides more than half the electricity. The dirty secret behind americas energy future hmh. As a commentator on energy and climate issues, he has appeared on npr, msnbc, cnn, cnbc, abc, nbc. The hidden truth about coal the dangers to miners, health risks from air pollution and accumulating greenhouse gases is what jeff goodell is after in his groundbreaking book, big coal. Bush in 2000 west virginia, an important coal state that hadnt voted republican in many years, was widely credited with. The dirty secret behind americas energy future and how to cool the planet. The big mining companies, after squeezing the easy money out of the state, have moved to the powder river basin in wyoming, where lowsulfur coal can be strip mined, and the industry is booming.