Coal Q&A: Truth vs. Fiction

Christopher Hopkins, Senior Vice President Mining
Ben Kelahan, Senior Vice President Energy
The Saint Consulting Group

Wednesday, July 28th – 11:30 am-12:30 pm Eastern

We’ve seen & heard the anti-coal campaigns -

• Beyond Coal
• Coal is Dirty
• Coal is Not the Answer
• Clean Coal is an Oxymoron
• Coal Kills
• Coal – The Dirty Lie

What are the most effective strategies to counter the issues & claims in these campaigns?
What are the key message points for industry to emphasize?
What techniques can be used to counter false claims & set the record straight?
Where should our education & grassroots efforts be focused?
How to transfer community involvement into community goodwill.
Attacking claims on a local, state and national level.

The coal industry is under siege – knowledge is power.

Learn how you and your company can make a difference in countering misleading claims and advocating the advantages of our industry.

Additional information on this topic:

• Coal Facts: Time to clean up the confusion over coal
• NIMBY Wars: Your own personal yellow brick road (map)

There is no charge for ACC Members but pre-registration is required.
Non-members may register for a fee of $45.
Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
To register, go to: https://www.etouches.com/coalmyths

The Saint Consulting Group specializes in winning zoning and land-use battles. Since 1983, as the climate for development has become increasingly fraught with opposition, The Saint Consulting Group has assembled a staff of successful political strategists, media executives, and attorneys, who understand what drives decision-making in government, communities and the real estate marketplace

The American Coal Council’s Coal Q&A Program is designed to provide an interactive forum for the discussion of critical issues affecting the U.S. coal industry ~ including coal producers, consumers and transporters. Monthly webcast programs feature a timely topic framed as a question to evoke dialogue and participation among forum attendees. Each program begins with a topic briefing by a leading industry analyst, expert or representative, followed by a moderated Q&A session. (202) 756-4540 ~ info@americancoalcouncil.org