By 2051, emissions from coal mining on federal lands could drop by 86%

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Aug 20, 2025, 3:30 pm223 ptsTop
Federal lands—which make up about 640 million acres, or 28%, of U.S. soil—are used for many purposes, including conservation, recreation, and extraction of resources such as coal. Greenhouse gas emissions are released throughout the life cycle of coal use, including during its mining, transport, and combustion.

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