A modern coal mine in East Texas. The Liberty Mine near Tatum showcases the persisting modern importance of coal in life in Texas, used for generating electricity. Covered by the "overburden," the layer of soil just above the deposits, coal is found relatively close to the surface, marking it as an enduring byproduct of mining and excavation as it has been for at least two centuries. | Creator: Andrew D. Brosing | Date: 2015 | Source: https://tylerpaper.com/news/business/coal-provides-energy-for-east-texas-but-new-epa-rules-could-make-it-more-costly/article_548f207e-4deb-5232-870b-7c15d3ede5d1.htmlDownload Original File
