I discuss coal, it's energy content, how it's mined, where it's mined, and some impacts on the environment and society.

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Here, I continue the lecture about global and US Energy usage, go into some of the units used to describe power and energy, and how energy usage is related to quality of life.

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Here, I review some key points from MRE CH 1 and discuss the NIMBY mindset as applied to energy and minerals.

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Here, I talk about the Butte, Montana copper mine and other copper mines in the world. I also give a brief history of copper and describe some of its uses.

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Here, I introduce the course through the syllabus and talk about my own background and experience.