Donald Trump has promised a renaissance for the coal industry. But analysts say the market forces causing the decline of coal and the rise of renewables may be difficult to stop.
Less than a decade ago, the coal industry was at its peak. Now, bankruptcies across the industry are leading many to question whether it's the beginning of the end for coal.
The ever-shifting debate over energy policy has many in a Pennsylvania coal town fired up–and worried–about the outcome of this year's presidential election.
Less than a decade ago, the coal industry was at its peak. Now, bankruptcies across the industry are leading many to question whether it's the beginning of the end for coal. So what happened?