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Wyoming coal production takes a hit—lowest levels in 32 years

Ever since former President Obama launched his war on coal several years ago, Wyoming has been watchful of the impact on its coal industry.

The state is an important source for coal in the U.S., providing 40% nationwide. A Wyoming Geological Department report in 2018 indicated Wyoming was the source of more than 91% of the coal shipped by rail to 29 other states, including Oklahoma.

But production is on a decline and it has the attention of state leaders who this week revealed it has been 32 years since Wyoming produced less than 200 million tons of coal, reported Cowboy State Daily.