Carbon Capture and Storage

Kiss of Death for Carbon Capture?

Graham Hill | Posted 12.12.2008 | Green


Graham Hill

Carbon capture. The Norwegians love it, as does every utility bent on building coal-fired generation. It's like a free "Get out of Jail" card, and probably the biggest bunch of hot air ever.

NBC Confirms That "Clean Coal" is an Oxymoron

Josh Dorner | Posted 11.18.2008 | Green


Josh Dorner

It is stunning to see an accurate and honest assessment of what our continued reliance on coal would mean: a crime against the climate. And clean coal? A 50 percent increase in electricity rates.

Even a Top Coal CEO Isn't Buying the "Clean Coal" Spin

Kevin Grandia | Posted 10.24.2008 | Green


Kevin Grandia

The coal industry accounts for 25% of greenhouse gases in the US. If they don't clean up, coal will be one of the biggest industries penalized under a new cap and trade program proposed by both presidential candidates.