Coal reserves in the U.S. have been estimated to be sufficient to ...

[LaDunn]

Coal reserves in the U.S. have been estimated to be sufficient to last several centuries at current levels
  of use. Why should we not feel good about this? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Things that society considers to be bad commonly decrease population growth rates, thus helping to
  correct the population problem. What are some examples of these things? What will be an ideal response?

[cdmart10]

Answer to Question 1

At current levels of use does not accurately reflect the future. As oil reserves diminish, the demand
for coal will increase. Also, population increases are likely to increase the demand for all fossil fuels.
Based on historic trends, the level of use of coal will increase, thus shortening the time that our
reserves will last.

Answer to Question 2

War, anarchy, disease, increased infant mortality, starvation, murder, and pollution.