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Monday, June 15, 2009
"Clean" Coal Again in America's Energy Portfolio?
Department of Energy Secretary Stephen Chu signalled a reversal in previous DOE policy today as he announced the government will fund a massive clean coal project, that 18 months ago was cancelled.
The government will offer 2 to 1 funding alongside private investors to create a prototype coal plant which captures the carbon dioxide it produces. Initial government funding estimates are over $1 billion for the joint research effort.
To read an opinion article about this policy reversal, click here.
The government will offer 2 to 1 funding alongside private investors to create a prototype coal plant which captures the carbon dioxide it produces. Initial government funding estimates are over $1 billion for the joint research effort.
To read an opinion article about this policy reversal, click here.
Labels: energy sources, environment, global warming, u.s. energy policy
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