Ky. coal production, jobs continue YOY decline in Q2

摘要

Kentucky coal production declined 7.1% year over year in the second quarter, while coal mining jobs decreased 4.8% The state produced 9.8 million tons of coal in the quarter, a 4.2% drop from the previous quarter, according to its Energy and Environment Cabinet. Western Kentucky, which accounted for 57% of the state’s production, experienced a 2.5% drop in production from the previous quarter, while Eastern Kentucky decreased output by 6.3%.