What is clean coal?
In the United States today there are groups of individuals bound and determined to paint coal white. They use terms like clean coal and carbon capture like they are preaching the gospel. Many people will say there is no such thing as clean coal, including myself… let me explain. Clean coal, as preached by the [...]
Clean Coal
‘Clean’ Coal? Don’t Try to Shovel That. Clean coal: Never was there an oxymoron more insidious, or more dangerous to our public health. Invoked as often by the Democratic presidential candidates as by the Republicans and by liberals and conservatives alike, this slogan has blindsided any meaningful progress toward a sustainable energy policy. The Myth [...]
America’s Power and the Clean Coal Carolers
The clean coal lobby has outdone themselves this time. I would have to say it is probably one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen – lumps of coal singing clean coal Christmas carols. New classics such as Frosty The Coalman, Deck The Halls (with Clean Coal), and my favorite Clean Coal Night. [...]
Slip of the Tongue or Ignorant of the Facts
Personally I don’t like any of the three possible future Presidents. As I have heard a few people say – I have become a one issue voter. And the issue is the future use of coal. The reasoning behind it is simple – more coal usage means more mountaintop removal. I especially hate to hear [...]
Behind Enemy Lines
One of my favorite quotes of all time – “A bold onset is half the battle” – that is the truth in the battle against mountaintop removal coal mining. I think just facing those that feel threatened by a voice has been half the battle. The other half of the battle is as difficult. I [...]
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