The Zacks Coal industry stocks are suffering due to a decline in the use of coal in thermal power plants in the United States. In 2025, the demand for coal will be adversely impacted by the planned retirement of coal units and the utilization of more renewable sources for electricity generation. The ongoing energy transition, with utility operators steadily phasing out coal units, continues to hit the coal industry. Hence, the coal production volume is coming down. Coal export volumes in 2025 and 2026 are e ...