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Chris Wright: “Coal has been the largest source of global electricity for…”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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'Common Sense Is Returning To Washington DC': Wright Praises Trump Admin Energy Coal Policies

Published | Video Starts at 00:32

We wouldn't have the buildings, the factories, the industry, the electricity grid we have today without the critical contribution of Coal has been the largest source of global electricity for 125 years in a row and will be for decades to come. In the United States. It remains a critical source of our electricity. Also critical source for our industry can't produce steel and cement and other materials without coal. (00:32–00:42)

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Asserts coal's historical and future dominance in global electricity production.

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