Coal

Definition

Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock made up mostly of carbon. It forms from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago.

Related terms

Fossil Fuel: Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources formed from organic matter buried in the Earth's crust over millions of years.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2):

When coal is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Mountaintop Removal Mining: This destructive mining practice involves removing mountaintops to access coal seams underneath, causing significant environmental damage.