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- What Is Lignite?
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Lignite is coal. Formed over millions of years by decomposing plant material, it’s abundant, low-cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable.
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Mined: Lignite Energy in America: a podcast from the Lignite Energy Council. Join hosts Kate and Geoff as they explore industry-related topics.
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Table Topics
March 3rd, 2021
With the Texas blackouts affecting three of the nation’s electrical grids, people and policymakers are looking at generation sources differently. […]
February 1st, 2021
Social and Governance (ESG) programs are employed by banks and insurance companies. They are a formidable challenge as the companies […]
January 4th, 2021
The North Dakota Legislature will be convening tomorrow, January 5, and is expected to conclude on or before Friday, April […]
December 1st, 2020
Are all tax credits the same? Some would have you believe they are. But there are significant differences between the […]
October 26th, 2020
The North Dakota lignite industry grew along with the size of the farms in the Upper Midwest. In November, we […]
September 30th, 2020
Nationwide, coal was the second-largest source of electricity during 2019, providing approximately 24 percent of U.S. electricity needs. In North […]