Enviros accuse Sen. Barrasso of medical malpractice for supporting coal — RealityDrop: Coal burning is one of the greatest public health boons ever Burning coal for electricity was a key part of the 20th century boom in the American standard of living. Read ClimateProgress’ goofy attack on Sen. Barrasso. Share this:EmailPrintTwitterFacebookMoreLinkedInPinterestTumblrReddit