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Climate One at the Commonwealth Club is at the forefront of the global debate about energy,

economy and the environment.

Bringing together the brightest and most provocative leaders of our time,

Climate One is the place where big ideas get heard.

With thoughtful and insightful discussions on policy,

business, science, and culture, Climate One founder Greg Dalton gets to the heart of the matter.

It's our future. It's time to come together.

This is Climate One, changing the conversation about America's energy, economy, and environment.

I'm Greg Dalton, and today we're discussing the future of coal empowering the economy.

After World War II, coal consumption in the United States climbed steadily for 50 years until 2005,

when it started a steep decline. American coal is on the ropes for many reasons,

but internationally, the Black Rock is gaining market share.

That's good news for people climbing out of energy poverty in developing countries, but it's bad news for the climate.

Coal is climate killer number one.

Over the next hour, we will look at the future of coal,

empowering homes and businesses with cleaner energy.

Joining our live audience at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, we're pleased to have with us for experts.

Richard Martin is author of the new book, Coal Wars, The Future of Energy and the Fate of the Planet.

Bruce Nillis is Deputy of Conservation at the Sierra Club.

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