Describe the steps that should be taken to restore the land after the overburden has been replaced. Explain why the restoration of the land would likely be more difficult in an arid climate (less than ten inches of precipitation per year). Describe one environmental impact that the sulfur content of the remaining coal and the tailings would have on the reclamation process and suggest a possible remedy. Other than mining and reclamation, describe TWO environmental impacts of using coal for energy. Explain why per capita coal consumption in the United States is likely to increase.