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- 37% of the electricity generated worldwide is produced from coal NRP: Facts About Coal
- Coal is the cheapest source of power fuel per million Btu NRP: Facts About Coal
- The world's iron and steel industry depends on the use of coal NRP: Facts About Coal
- Coal reserves are spread over almost 100 countries NRP: Facts About Coal
- Proven coal reserves are estimated to last over 200 years with current production rates NRP: Facts About Coal
- Burning coal produces about 9 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each yearWNA: "Clean Coal" Technologies
- Not all the impurities can be removed Hello World: 3 Facts About Clean Coal
- The current level of technology still has many faults Hello World: 3 Facts About Clean Coal
- Gasification allows coal to burn more cleanly and efficientlyGTC: Gasification
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Clean coal technology refers to several developing technologies which are attempting to reduce the negative environmental impact of coal energy era. The release of atmospheric problems caused by burning coal is of particular concern.
On May 15, 2009, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced he will provide $2.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand and accelerate the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The funding effort is part of the Obama Administration's continuing effort to develop technologies to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.WVGazette: DOE's Chu Announces CCS Projects (May 15, 2009)
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Government Initiatives
- Clean Coal Power Initiative: $800 million to be used to expand the program, providing government co-financing to develop new coal technologies to assist utilities cut sulfur, nitrogen and mercury pollutants from power plantsWVGazette: DOE's Chu Announces CCS Projects (May 15, 2009)
- Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage: $1.52 billion to be used "for a two-part competitive solicitation for large-scale CCS from industrial sources" and to "accelerate scale-up and field testing: mineralization, algae production, etc. and CO"WVGazette: DOE's Chu Announces CCS Projects (May 15, 2009)
- Geologic Sequestration Site Characterization: $50 million in funding for "a competitive solicitation to characterize a minimum of 10 geologic formations throughout the United StatesWVGazette: DOE's Chu Announces CCS Projects (May 15, 2009)
- Geologic Sequestration Training and Research: $20 million to be used to educate and train "future geologists, scientists, and engineers with skills and competencies in geology, geophysics, geomechanics, geochemistry and reservoir engineering disciplines needed to staff a broad national CCS program"WVGazette: DOE's Chu Announces CCS Projects (May 15, 2009)
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Coal's Negative Impact
The use of coal for generating electricity is the USA's second largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. Coal is a dirty source of power that causes negative impact on the environment, public health and the economy. The greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning fossil fuels such as coal make a significant contribution to global warming. Greenhouse gases trap the sun's heat in the atmosphere. Though the greenhouse effect is necessary to maintain earth's habitable temperature, in larger amounts greenhouse gases can cause in increase in temperature that can have dramatic environmental effects. -
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Clean Coal Questions
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Is Coal really the solution to Climate change? 3 AnswersLOL. No. Coal is stored energy like anything else. Its stored energy from the Hydrogen in the sun exhausting itself over millions of years. Burning coal and t... read more -
What are the coal reserves of Indonesia? 1 AnswerIndonesian coal production has increased in recent years, and Indonesia is currently the world's third largest exporter of steaming coal (after Australia and Ch... read more -
List the US coal companies and how much coal the annual production. 1 AnswerThere are 52 major Coal Mines in the US. Most are in the central US with a large concentration in Wyoming; however, there are a few in Pennsylvania and West Vi... read more
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How clean exactly is Clean Coal? 4 Answershttp://z.about.com/d/environment/1/0/R/2/-/-/EarthTalkCleanCoal_Getty.jpg Imagine a form of energy that is clean, cheap and safe and is found deep underground—e... read more
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Clean Coal News
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Caterpillar joins FutureGen clean coal alliance
N) said Monday it will join the FutureGen Alliance to build a $1.5 billion near zero emissions coal-fueled power plant to produce hydrogen and electricity ... (February 08, 2010)Reuters -
Coal Ad Blitz Launches New Spot as Industry Sees Political Gains
By ANNE C. MULKERN of Greenwire An advertising campaign that previously pushed the phrase "clean coal" launches new spots this week focused on jobs and ... (February 08, 2010)New York Times -
Obama Optimistic About Energy Bill Deal
He said Congress needs to pass a bill that includes Republican preferences such as incentives for nuclear energy and "clean coal" technology, ... (February 09, 2010)CBS News (blog) -
Richland talk Thursday to discuss clean coal
By Herald staff Richland Clean coal technology will be discussed by Gerald Meyer, professor emeritus at the University of Wyoming, at a talk sponsored by ... (February 09, 2010)Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
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