Global Advantages of Coal

• Coal is one of our most abundant sources of energy
• Coal is inexpensive when compared to other fuels
• Electricity from coal is reliable
• Coal can be stored easily and safely
• Coal is versatile in use (barbecue grills/home fires)
• Coal can be used to create energy very easily
• Using coal decreases the dependence of oil, which alleviates the pressure of relying on nations with unstable political regimes
• Coal can be found in lots of places and there is still a lot available in the UK
• Coal can be easily transported all over the world and does not require extra security while transporting
• Coal is cheap with predictions that its prices will decrease by 2 percent, while natural gas prices are predicted to increase up to 60 percent by 2030
• Use of coal is not dependent on weather (unlike wind or solar power)
• Global warming, which is believed to be caused by coal burning, means less energy needed to warm old places
• Global warming could also mean fewer injuries or death caused by cold weather
• Global warming could increase growing seasons, due to warmer weather, therefore they could produce more agricultural goods