China's Consumption Of Coal Steadily On The Rise

CHIFENG, CHINA - AUGUST 11: (CHINA OUT) Villagers pick out coals from gangue stockpiles at a coal-chosen factory on August 11, 2006 in Chifeng of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Pingzhuang Coal Groups Company, including six open pit coal mines, produces 10 million tons per year. Reportedly, in the first four months of this year, China's coal consumption rose by 13.8 percent over the same period of last year, and coal price is expected to go up steadily with the factors of environment, safety and resources included in the cost of coal production. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)