Forest Friends,

The American Coal Foundation sent me a "teaching package/materials" on coal.

A coal Coloring Book! "Let’s talk about Coal"..With fun puzzles and great cartoons. "At one time, nearly everyone in the U.S. depended on coal for basic needs. That’s why it was known as "King Coal." It shows coal in the "shower" being cleaned.

Ideas for science fairs....What is the ash content of coal? How efficient is electric power generation from coal? What is missing? No science fair ideas on global warming?

Actual coal samples from: Reading Anthracite company, Lehigh Coal and North American Coal Corporation...

Class Posters on land reclamation? Did you know that old mine sites become....wildlife refuges? beneficial lands for farms and historic sites? High School activities that include: how to bid for mine sites? and I searched for global warming activities and discussions?

In the electricity booklet, under "some challenges" section there is no mention of global warming. In the "About Coal" booklet...no mention of global warming.

In the Activity booklet, "Power From Coal"...there is one paragraph on global warming. One sentence stating that "some scientists believe that adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere will trap too much heat..." But read on..." Other scientists do not believe this is likely, or have said the climate is made up of many complex factors we do not fully understand. Still others’ research indicates the earth could benefit rather than be harmed from increased carbon dioxide, which makes plants grow larger. More time is needed for researchers to gather information on these questions."

We better get involved in education.....it is crucial... [editor’s bold]

John Borowski