Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Coal: A Fossil Fuel This site for children describes the U.S. coal mining industry from a U.S. government point of view. Discusses U.S. coal-producing regions, mining techniques, and coal as an energy source for electricity production and use by other industries. Includes links to statistics and related information. From the Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/coal.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *