Clean Coal, ‘Dirty Business’
A new documentary investigates the "true social and environmental costs of coal power" and debunks the myth of clean coal. America and China both use much of the world's energy and have much of its coal. This fight is only going to heat up. Check out extensive clips after the jump.A new documentary investigates the “true social and environmental costs of coal power” and debunks the myth of clean coal. America and China both use much of the world’s energy and have much of its coal. This fight is only going to heat up. Check out extensive clips after the jump.
Learn more on the documentary’s website.
Trailer
Excerpt: Global Warming and the Technology Behind “Clean Coal”
Excerpt: Raising Questions About “Clean Coal” Technology
Excerpt: Solutions and Alternatives to Coal Power
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