I'm not sure what I expected when I picked up Jeff Goodell's Big Coal, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is neither a number-and-graph-filled wonkfest nor a provincial, narrow examination of a particular set of companies. Instead, it's an engagingly written narrative that travels through every stage of coal -- from extraction through travel through burning -- and ends with a broad examination of the consequences for the climate. I really can't recommend it highly enough. It's a book even your grandma could enjoy. I hope to post some more on it soon.
But for now: I'm meeting with Goodell on Wednesday for a nice long chat. What should I ask him?
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sunflower Posted 1:27 pm
19 Jun 2006
expensive than just burning coal, will it be supported in the financial markets unless CO2 is taxed?
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amazingdrx Posted 5:04 pm
19 Jun 2006
"The incremental cost of power production for CO2 removal is $0.04/kWh, and the cost per ton of CO2 removed is $47."
How can coal with sequestration ever compete with wind power at 2 cents per kwh? When the sequestration alone, even without the cost of the fuel itself figured in is double the cost of wind.
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caniscandida Posted 6:51 pm
19 Jun 2006
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