You hear alot about clean coal, especially during election time. But what the hell is clean coal? I will tell you - it's a myth. There is no such thing as clean coal, just like there is no healthy cigarette. And for me it is not about the 'save the Earth' bullshit, it is about the humans. Like I've said before, the Earth does not give a shit, the planet is fine, but we are screwed! This stuff is toxic and with all the hoopla over the health care debate and rising costs, think about what these smokestack are really pumping into your lungs.
Asthma is an epidemic in the US, Autism is rampant and don't get me started on certain types of cancer. And it is obvious when you notice these trends peak near coal plants, including in my own backyard, that coal is a killer.
But it is ohh so cheap and there is soooo much of it...too bad for us that cheap and plentiful are two tenets that keeps capitalism going.
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