The Advantages of Coal
- Coal is one of the most abundant sources of energy, more so than oil and natural gas
- Coal is inexpensive when compared to other fossil fuels (or alternative energy sources)
- Coal is versatile enough to be used for recreational activities such as BBQ’s or simply for home fires
- Burning coal can produce useful by-products that can be used for other industries or products
- Electricity produced from coal is reliable
- Coal can be safely stored and can be drawn upon to create energy in time of emergency
- Coal based power is not dependent on weather which cannot be said for alternative forms of renewable energy such as wind or solar power
- Transporting coal does not require the upkeep of high-pressure pipelines and there is no requirement for extra security when transporting coal
- Using coal reduces the dependence on using oil, which is often found in nations where there is unstable political regimes