The US government wants to turn domestic coalfields into green energy centers in an effort to combine climate protection with job creation. But those affected have little trust in the policy, reports Sabrina Kessler.
From coal-brick homes to water filters, Wyoming is searching for ways to use coal without burning it. Whether that can buoy the sagging industry remains to be seen.
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The coal commercialization facility near Gillette that was the recipient of the "Overcoming Adversity" award from the Mid-American Economic Development Council. It recognizes projects, initiatives, or best practices in a community that are meant to overcome challenges faced by communities, states, or regions to provide a stronger future.
The center is home to companies and researchers developing commodities like asphalt, graphene, graphite, agricultural char, carbon fiber and more using coal and coal byproducts.