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The role of coal in energy production—Consumption and sustainable development of Turkey

Energy Policy, ISSN: 0301-4215, Vol: 35, Issue: 2, Page: 1117-1128
2007
  • 52
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 59
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    52
    • Citation Indexes
      52
  • Captures
    59

Article Description

Energy is one of the indispensable factors regarding the assurance of social prosperity and economic development of a country. The developing countries struggle to obtain energy sources reliable in the long term to complete their economic development, and the developed countries struggle to get them to keep their present prosperity levels. Coal seems to continue its indispensable position among the other energy sources for many years because of its production in more than 50 countries, the least effect it has from the price fluctuation and its usage lifespan of more than 200 years. The countries that are aware of it have investments in mining fields in the countries rich in coal reserves, and they continue investing considerable amount of money.

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