The largest U.S. coal company just filed for bankruptcy

Obama’s war on coal is succeeding as he’s making good on his threat to kill the industry:

 

Peabody Energy, the world’s largest private-sector coal producer, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday in a U.S. court, citing “unprecedented” industry pressures and a sharp decline in the price of coal.

The company said it will continue to operate while in bankruptcy, while working to reduce debt and improve cash flow. Continue reading