coal
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The Myth of ‘Clean Coal’ Might Finally Die
As coal goes down the drain, so, too, are inefficient programs to prop it up. Earlier this week, the investigative arm of U.S. Congress, the Government Accountability Office, said it would look into the “clean coal” tax credit, which generates $US1 ($1.3) billion in income for producers around the U.S. each year. But it’s unclear…
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The Dumb Dream of Turning Coal to Gas Just Won’t Die
The process of turning coal — possibly the most carbon-intensive and environmentally harmful fossil fuel — into a liquid gas fell out of favour after World War II, due to its high cost, pollution footprint, and readily available alternatives like natural gas and petroleum. But as coal for electricity and industrial use falls, the industry…
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Let’s Check in on How Coal’s Doing During the Pandemic
Big Oil has hogged the spotlight of fossil fuels in decline since the coronavirus pandemic began. Which, sure, it’s news that some of the richest companies on Earth have floundered once everyone decided to stay home.
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Electric Cars Are More Green Than Ever As Coal Declines
I think we can all agree that pretty much everything sucks right now, and it’s very rare to see even a small bit of good news. That’s why I got so excited to see a little bit of that good news come across my desk this morning. In the wake of the coronavirus-induced shutdown a…