You will not want to miss this interview with Michelle Manook, CEO of FutureCoal, who stops by the Energy Impacts podcast with David Blackmon. This is a significant interview, as there are major changes in the grid and energy demand underway, and Michelle will be able to break down how coal is poised to face the challenges ahead.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:01 – Introduction

01:26 – What is Future Coal?

03:49 – Governments, Industry, and Finance Must Unite

04:55 – Australian Coal Reality Check (Video Clip)

05:47 – The Reality of Coal Demand

09:16 – The Shift in Public and Media Tone

10:19 – Coal’s Reputation and Finance Industry Retreat

13:18 – Open Letter: Fund Fair, Fund Equal

16:59 – Sustainable Coal Stewardship

19:37 – Energy Poverty in Europe

22:46 – Repercussions of the Green Energy Rush

25:17 – Why Future Coal is Expanding in Southern Africa

29:19 – Will the U.S. Return to Coal Plants?

32:53 – Energy Mix: Focus on What Works

33:22 – Closing Remarks