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The Case for Coal

In: How I Saw It Analysis and Commentary on Environmental Finance (1999–2005)

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Discussions of coal, as a viable energy source of the future, usually end with cries of concern about its environmental impact. However, these discussions take a different tack when a generating company of the 21st century considers the many factors that affect the cost of producing power. These include the choice of fuel, changes in technology that alter emissions, and the costs of offsetting carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and other pollutants. Those in the power business who make informed investment decisions and are environmentally concerned should question the premise that, under all conditions, coal is dead…

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  • Richard L. Sandor, 2017. "The Case for Coal," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: How I Saw It Analysis and Commentary on Environmental Finance (1999–2005), chapter 16, pages 61-65, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789813202658_0016
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    Keywords

    Environment; Emissions; Trading; Finance; Derivatives; Water; Energy; Carbon; Catastrophe; Weather; Sustainability; Fisheries; Greenhouse Gases; Sulfur Dioxide; Acid Rain;
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    • Q50 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - General

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