Coal pollution mitigation emissions of sulfur dioxide or oxides of nitrogen associated with the utilization of coal in the generation of electricity." Before being adopted in this fashion, historically "clean coal" was used to refer to clean-burning coal with low levels of impurities, though this term faded after rates of domestic coal usage dropped. The term appeared in a speech to mine workers in 1918, in context indicating coal that was "free of dirt and impurities." In the early 20th century, prior to World War II, clean coal (also called "smokeless coal") generally referred to anthracite and high-grade bituminous coal, used for cooking
World Figure Skating Championships cumulative medal count World Figure Skating Championships cumulative medal count The following is the "cumulative medal count" for countries at the World Figure Skating Championships. It includes countries that no longer exist. Boldface denotes active skaters and highest medal count among all skaters (including these who not included in these tables) per type. Boldface denotes active skaters and highest medal count among all skaters (including these who not included in these tables) per type. Boldface denotes active skaters and highest medal count among all pairs or separate partners (including these who not included in these tables) per type. Italic denotes statistics of performances