Coal plants refer to power generation facilities that burn coal as their primary fuel source. Coal is a fossil fuel extracted from mines and is used by these plants to produce electricity through combustion in steam turbines or other generators. These plants are typically found near large deposits of coal, such as those located in the United States, China, India, Australia, South Africa, and Russia. Coal power generation provides a significant portion of global energy production, but it also has environmental concerns due to its greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.