"The lifeboat keeping the coal industry afloat is getting a little lonely these days, as everyone abandons ship.

According to a report released Tuesday by Climate Investigations Center, coal lobbying groups American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, National Mining Association, and World Coal Associate have been hemorrhaging member companies in recent years.

At least nine companies confirmed they left ACCCE, and another seven left NMA; additional companies have been removed from the groups’ website but did not confirm their status.

As they shrink in members, the groups’ revenue and spending have shrunk, as well."

Melissa Cronin reports for Grist August 16, 2016. [2]