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Lignite Coal Industry Study: Substantial Economic Impact in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas [Jan. 13, 2015] – According to a newly released study conducted by the Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDR) at the University of North Texas, lignite coal mining, the
AUSTIN, Texas [Jan. 13, 2015] – According to a newly released study conducted by the Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDR) at the University of North Texas, lignite coal mining, the manufacture of activated carbon from lignite coal and coal-fired electric power generation creates just over $7 billion in economic activity in Texas annually in addition to supporting 24,290 total jobs in the state that pay $1.8 billion in labor income and injecting more than $693 million in revenue to state and local governments.Read more