Taking Inventory: Charcoal

When you’re just starting out in Minecraft, you might think that the obvious fuel source to power your base is coal. You’ll collect plenty of it while mining, and it lasts for ages in a furnace. Plus, greenhouse gas emissions aren’t a thing in Minecraft. But there’s another fuel that lasts just as long as coal does, and is far easier to gather. It’s our item of the week – charcoal.