LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
THE TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION TURNPIKES TO STEAMBOATS TO RAILROADS
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burns hotter, longer and it is cheaper
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burns hotter
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burns longer
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it was cheaper
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Detailed explanation-1: -This adds to the efficiency and temperature of the heat produced. Coal is an energy dense fuel, meaning it burns efficiently, and produces more heat per ton. It also means a coal burning appliance is capable of producing 2x more BTU/hr. than a wood burning appliance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Basically, coal is cheap, assuming you don’t account for its significant health and environmental costs. Also, coal is widely available around the world, and relatively simple to transport and store.
Detailed explanation-3: -Coal-fired power plants provide affordable, reliable and constant power that is available on demand to meet energy consumption needs. As much of the world lacks access to modern, clean energy, coal is still essential to alleviating worldwide energy poverty.
Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike other forms of energy (nuclear, natural gas, oil, hydroelectric), coal provides many jobs in removing coal from the earth, transporting it to the utility, burning it, and properly disposing of coal ash. Coal is American made. We do not have to import this product into this country.