American Coal magazine Fall 2008 edition - with Buyers' Guide

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In this issue, we take a look at the notion of "Sustainable Coal" and demonstrate how today's coal industry is "meeting human needs while conserving the environment."

Through our focus on carbon capture and storage, plug-in hybrid vehicles, energy efficiency initiatives, and coal gasification and super-critical combustion technologies, we look into the science and research of minimizing environmental impacts, improving efficiency, and moves to increase electrical system stability.

We also provide readers with two recent fact sheets and information on our newly reworked E3 Energy Awards program.

This issue also works toward improving the public's understanding of sustainability. The concept of sustainability has, in the past, been misunderstood as applying only to environmental issues. However, we demonstrate that sustainability relates to economic and social issues as well.

We invite you download a copy of this edition of American Coal magazine (pdf format 12 MB). If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the magazine, or contact the ACC by e-mail or phone 602.769.3872.

American Coal Magazine Spring 2008 edition - with Membership Directory

Once again, we have been fortunate enough to assemble a powerhouse group of authors to discuss the pressing issue of "powering America." With the impending threat of climate change legislation looming, increasingly strict environmental regulations, and growing public pressure to provide clean, affordable, and abundant energy, the coal industry has been pushed to come up with many new ideas and proposals for how we can meet growing demands.

In this issue, our authors consider these challenges and provide information on how we are moving beyond challenges to providing answers. Some of the topics discussed in this issue include,

• An update on FutureGen and the progress being made toward nea-zero emissions coal plants
• A Blueprint for a 2009 Energy Policy
• What does the news about coal plant cancellations really mean?
• Articles on generation & transportation fuels
• Articles on coal supply and mine safety
• Two recent book reviews on energy and climate issues
• Excellence Awards winners and program information

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the magazine, follow the links (above) to download a pdf copy, or contact the ACC by e-mail or phone 602.769.3872.

Fall 2007 - American Coal - Buyers' Guide

Building on the theme of the Spring 2007 magazine (with Membership Directory), this edition also look at the future of the coal and energy industry. Where the Spring 07 edition focused on the people that are moving the industry forward, this edition considers the technology that those people use, as they move the industry forward.

In this issue, we dig into:

• Climate change
• Emissions Reduction Technologies
• The Growing Role of Computers in the Industry
• Changes and Developments in Equipment

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the magazine, follow the link to download a pdf copy (coming soon), or contact the ACC by e-mail or phone 602.769.3872.

American Coal Magazine Spring 2007 edition - with Membership DirectoryIn this edition we focus on the future of the coal and energy industry and the people that make the industry a success.

Editorial in this issue investigates and report on the industry's plans to address the increasing average age of mining employees. Articles also look into the education programs designed to increase public understanding of mining and to prepare students for work in the mining industry. In the final section of the magazine, we consider arguments on how to diversify the industry.

We welcome you to download the magazine (pdf format 8.5 mb), or the associated Membership Directory (pdf format 1.3 MB) free of charge. Please also feel free to distribute it to your coworkers and associates.

If would prefer to receive a hard copy of the magazine, or you are interested in taking part in the development of future issues, whether as a sponsor, an advertiser, or as an author, please leave a comment below, contact the ACC by e-mail or phone 602.485.4737.

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Special thanks must go out to the kids, Tanya, and Teresa for their help in getting this edition completed. Thanks also to Rob Hoffman, of H & H Portrait, for the excellent photographs!

Fall 2006 - American Coal - Buyers' Guide In this edition, we focused on the issue of Energy Security, noting that coal - which supplies over 50% of all American electricity needs - is the "Foundation of American Energy Security. Topics covered in this issue include:

• Using Coal to Reduce Foreign Threats to Energy
• Non-utility Demand for Coal Increasing
• Our Growing Energy Dependence
• Outlook for America's Coal Supply
• Railroads: Delivering Energy Security and Reliability
• New Life for an Aging Transmission System
• Peer Review Ensures Research Integrity
• A Low Carb diet for an Energy Hungry Nation
• Coal-to-Liquids: A Solution to Energy Problems
• Coal-to-Gas Conversion: Pipeline to Energy Security
• Carbon Dioxide: Poised for a Comeback

The ACC is pleased to make this electronic edition freely available for your download.

You can also download the Buyers' Guide insert here

If you would like a hard copy of this edition, please contact the ACC at 602.485.4737, or e-mail Jason Hayes to have one sent out by mail.

American Coal Magazine - Spring 2006In this edition, we consider:

• Advanced Coal Technologies: Meeting Environmental and Energy Security Needs
• Liquifaction - Expanding the Market for Coal
• Coal Transportation Ports and Terminals
• Reclamation at Western Energy Company
• Renewable Portfolio Standards - Achieving Their Goals?

The ACC is pleased to make this electronic edition freely available for your download.