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Coal Imports are Falling
February 28, 2012 | Energy Information Administration

According to data published by the Energy Information Administration, coal imports are decreasing. Even with enormous domestic production the United States remains an importer of coal. However over the past few years the amount of coal imported has been falling. Eleven month totals (January-November) have been: 2009 (21.017 quads), 2010 (19.993 quads), 2011 (16.776 quads).


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