US depends on coal, too

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Coal continues to supply a significant portion of electricity in the US. For some perspective Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with journalist Jeff Goodell. He’s the author of Big Coal:The Dirty Secret Behind America’s Energy Future. He’s also taking listener questions in our online Science Forum.

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