Coal, not just a dirty word

These days when the expression ‘clean coal’ is being tossed around by some politicians, policy makers and industry lobbyists, a good word of caution can’t go amiss. There is no such a thing as clean coal, it’s an oxymoron...

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Europe goes for coal

Those of you who think Europe is a green paradise, think again. The International Heral Tribune is carrying some alarming news about the use of coal in Europe. It is estimated that 50 coal-fired plants will be built over the next five years, plants...

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