The Truth About “Clean Coal”

October 21, 2008 · Print This Article

The coal industry has spent over $40 million on misleading advertising that touts coal as the next great thing to solve the energy crisis. It’s time for a reality check. Watch this video released by the Sierra Club to learn more about the deception of the coal industry and how it stands in the way of real solutions such as wind and solar. Better yet, learn the facts and join the conversation at coalisnottheanswer.org/

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Written by Dorothee Royal-Hedinger · Filed Under Video
Tagged: Clean Coal, Coal, energy, power, Solar, Wind

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