Read Stephanie Dhue's thoughts about coal's future and other energy issues, and post your comments.

Coal: Inside a Mine

What is it like in a coal mine? Interesting, a little scary, and for sure dirty. Consol Energy took us on a tour of the Enlow Fork Mine in Southwestern, Pennsylvania... + More

Coal: The Hard Decision

The debate over building coal-fired power plants near Ely, Nevada, which I detail in Part 2 of my series "Energy Options: Coal," is playing out across the nation... + More

Coal's Political Strength

As a reporter, I have "Ah-Ha" moments. I sort of know something, but it takes putting it all together for me to really get it. Given that it's producedin 26 states, I knew... + More

As oil prices rise, the U.S. isn't just looking for new energy sources. It's also turning to older and, sometimes controversial, energy options. In this series, correspondent Stephanie Dhue examines the pros and cons of one of these options -- coal.