At that time in Victorian Britain coal was very expensive. Scrooge was against burning a lot of coal which in effect was burning money
Yes and he cares about his money more than anything.
the countries that have deposits of coal and oil have the advantage to have coal to heat up homes, give a warming fire etc, and for countries that have oil deposits can have more petrol, cooking oil :), oil for lamps etc.
Dangerous, unsafe, and causes pollutants. There are more ways of cleaner energy.
technology
The coal industry has significantly contributed to China's rapid economic growth by providing a reliable and affordable energy source, which has fueled industrialization and urbanization. It has also created millions of jobs, supporting livelihoods in coal mining regions. Additionally, the industry has stimulated infrastructure development, including transportation and energy distribution networks. However, these benefits come with environmental and health challenges, prompting China to seek a more sustainable energy mix.
More coal.
Scrooge heard the sound of his nephew, Fred's hearty laugh.
Scrooge initially is unfeeling for Bob and treats him with great disrespect. However, he sees how Bob lives, his loyalty and when Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Fezziwig Scrooge remembers how a little generosity from an employer goes a long way
By refusing to allow Bob more than one lump of coal, refusing to give even a small charitable donation to help those starving at Christmas and eating gruel when he could afford large expensive meals
The Ghost of Christmas Present said that Scrooge's clerk, Bob Cratchit, and his family needed his sprinkle the most, as they were living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. He urged Scrooge to be more compassionate towards them.
Bob Cratchit is Charles Dickens' fictional character from "A Christmas Carol". He is more commonly known as a clerk, employed by the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in his counting house.
This is from the screen play and not the book. Bob thinks that Scrooge on Boxing Day Morning had lost all reasoning and gone mad when he saw him dance about the office and offer Bob more coal.
Scrooge had no more family following Fans death
He is angry. Scrooge is bitter following his discussion with two business men seeking a charitable donation to help the poor turns on Bob, Scrooge who is already aggravated says "I suppose you want the whole day off tomorrow" Bob diplomatically says "if it is convenient Sir" then is blasted by Scrooge saying "It's not convenient, and it's not fair. If I was to stop half-a-crown for it, you'd think yourself ill-used, I'll be bound?" "And yet," said Scrooge, "you don't think me ill-used, when I pay a day's wages for no work." The clerk observed that it was only once a year. "A poor excuse for picking a man's pocket every twenty-fifth of December!" said Scrooge, buttoning his great-coat to the chin. "But I suppose you must have the whole day. Be here all the earlier next morning."
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's Clerk, has several working conditions which might be seen as difficult in today's world, but were probably not unusual at the time:He is paid 15 shillings a week which we are given to believe is less than the going rate.The office is cold and he has only a small fire and he can't replenish itThe office is heated with coal with its odours and pollutantsHe must work a long day from 7 am to 7 pm (estimated duration) and can't leave before ScroogeHe must argue to defend his right to days off such as ChristmasHe is forbidden to socialize with office visitors - the gentlemen and Scrooge's nephewHe is under constant micromanagement from Scrooge's officeHis work station is not ergonomically designedLighting in the office is by flickering candle lightScrooge mocks his lifestyle - number of children etc.Scrooge often threatens him with being fired
Although the visit of the Ghost of Christmas Present had the greatest impact on Scrooge the visions of his death were of great concerned as Scrooge feared eternal torment even more
Diamonds are more valuable than coal.