How Coal Works | Union of Concerned Scientists
A fifth type, called metallurgical (or "coking") coal, is used for steelmaking. All types of coal also contain sulfur, which, when burned, releases toxic air pollution. Sulfur content is determined by the conditions under which the coal is formed. ... (630 million tons coal out of 1720 mill tons total) [18] Rhodium Group. December 15, 2017 ...