Did You Know, continued:

6. Texas is the top coal-consuming state. It uses about 100 million tons each year.

7. The average coal miner is 45 years old and has 20 years of experience.

8. Coal generates more than half of the electricity used in the United States.

9. U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves.

10.Each person in the United States uses 3.8 tons of coal each year.