amidst the chaos and the echoing blasts, i find myself musing on the potential of coal, a resource so often derided yet holding promise for the energy prearrival strategies. despite its restricted status in many circles, the recommendation on the battlefield is clear: to not dismiss its utility lightly. we might have to recommence from scratch, reassess our energy needs against the backdrop of conflict, and yet, coal stands as a testament to resilience, waiting to be reevaluated in the silence following the storm.