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Methane detectors at Upper Big Branch Mine were exposed to a sudden inundation of methane
Buy Practical Coal Geology Book August 30, 2010, JULIAN, W.Va.: Massey Energy Company released further information about
Buy Practical Coal Geology Book August 30, 2010, JULIAN, W.Va.: Massey Energy Company released further information about[Continue]
10 Steps for College Seniors to improve chances of finding a job by graduation
August 27, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.(Coal Geology) – With many new college graduates struggling to land a job, incoming
August 27, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.(Coal Geology) – With many new college graduates struggling to land a job, incoming[Continue]
- European companies could be banned from using carbon credits
- Coal Ash Waste Water Contamination in the USA: 39 Additional Toxic Sites Identified in 21 States
- MSHA continues to target coal mines where unsafe practices and conditions are suspected
- New Holland NH2™ hydrogen-powered zero emission tractor
- Coal Deposits in the USA: Geographical Distribution of Coal
News
National Preparedness Month: Baby Emergency Kit from Ice-Qube
August 31, 2010 (Coal Geology): Proper emergency preparedness is the most important thing to do to assure a positive outcome for your family in case of a natural disaster, cyber attack, pandemic [Continue]
U.S. Economy Continues Slow Recovery
August 31, 2010, NEW YORK, (Coal Geology): In August, the Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose less than one point signalling that the economic recovery continues despite a slow August. [Continue]
Keeping Current: Energy Seminar in Boston by GDF SUEZ Subsidiary
August 31, 2010, BOSTON, Aug. 31 (Coal Geology): A half-day seminar titled “Keeping Current” will be held by GDF SUEZ Energy Resources on September 16 to update area businesses on the [Continue]
Global Resource Corporation Obtains Outstanding Activated Carbon Results From Its Tire Carbon Black
August 30, 2010 (Coal Geology): MOUNT LAUREL, NJ: Global Resource Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GBRC), a developer of patented energy-efficient microwave-based technologies for recycling tires, upgrading [Continue]
Geochemistry
Chromium Geochemistry: Eh-pH diagram-Toxicity-Stability Diagrams
Manganese Geochemistry: Eh-pH diagram-stability fields in Natural Water
Alabandite (MnS) Geochemistry:Eh-pH diagram-Solubility-Stability Field
Composition of sea water: speciation model using Geochemist’s Workbench
Environment
Governor Edward G. Rendell Proclaims September National Preparedness Month
August 31, 2010, HARRISBURG, Pa.(Coal Geology): Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged Pennsylvania residents to be better prepared for a disaster by creating emergency kits for their homes and cars, as well as creating a family emergency plan. “It’s been [Continue]Oil and Gas
Majority of Marcellus Shale Well Operators Fail to Meet Production Reporting Deadline
August 28, HARRISBURG (Calcutta Tube): More than half of the natural gas drillers operating in the Marcellus Shale missed the deadline to report the production levels of their wells in violation of state law, according to the Department of Environmental Protection. DEP Secretary John Hanger said today that 41 of the 74 oil and gas [Continue]
Books
Free Coal Geology Book: Capturing King Coal-Deploying Carbon Capture and Storage Systems in the U.S. at Scale
Capturing King Coal: Deploying Carbon Capture and Storage Systems in the U.S. at Scale Coal is a key fuel source for current and future electric [Continue]
Coal and Coal-Related Compounds: Structures, Reactivity and Catalytic Reactions
Buy the great book “Coal and Coal-Related Compounds: Structures, Reactivity and Catalytic Reactions” online. Coal is more abundant than [Continue]
European Coal Geology and Technology by R. Gayer Save 40%
European Coal Geology and Technology Coal can not be ignored even today. Even thought we are coming up with different alternate energy sources, it is [Continue]
Field Instruments
CHEMets Colorimetric Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Test Kit, 0 to 40 ppb
CHEMets colorimetric Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Test kit can be used when the expected range of O2 concentration is between 0-40 ppb. Just break tip of [Continue]
Field pH and conductivity Meter: Hanna Instruments HI98129
Save 10% on Hanna Instruments HI98129 pH, Conductivity, Tds, Temp Tester from Amazon today. The HI 98129 Combo waterproof tester offer high accuracy [Continue]
Coal Industry News
International Coal Group announced Charles G. Snavely as new Executive Vice President-Mining Operations
August 31, 2010. SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va.,(Coal Geology): International Coal Group Inc. (NYSE:ICO) today announced that Charles G. Snavely has been [Continue]
Black Hills Corp. Announces Leadership Changes: Tom Ohlmacher to retire from the company in March 2011
August 31, RAPID CITY, S.D.,(Coal Geology): Black Hills Corp. (NYSE:BKH) today announced several leadership and organization structure changes that [Continue]
Puda Coal to Participate in Roth 2010 Hawaii Conference
August 30, 2010 (Coal Geology): TAIYUAN, China, Aug. 30 : Puda Coal, Inc. , a supplier of high grade metallurgical coking coal used to produce coke [Continue]
Science and Tech
NASA TV Airs Interview with Twin Astronauts Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly
August 27, HOUSTON, (Coal Geology): Interview footage of two NASA astronauts scheduled next year to become the first twins to rendezvous in space [Continue]
NASA Receives Spirit of Houston Award 2010
August 27, HOUSTON (Coal Geology) – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden accepted the Spirit of Houston Award from the city’s Mayor, Annise [Continue]
New planets Kepler-9b and 9c Transiting Same Star: NASA’s Kepler Mission
August 27, WASHINGTON, (Coal Geology)– NASA’s Kepler spacecraft has discovered the first confirmed planetary system with more than one [Continue]