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rpedela | 5 years ago

Coal is on its way out. We don't have to wait for the perfect energy solution before we can improve agriculture.

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ekianjo|5 years ago

> https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/electricity-...

At 23% of usage for electricity generation, it's far from being "on its way out" anytime soon.

rpedela|5 years ago

I disagree based on the trends, especially in the US where few, if any, new coal plants are being built and most existing ones are scheduled to be converted to natural gas or shut down. But let's assume that a significant amount of coal will continue to be burned over the next 20 years. Do you think we should stop innovation in other sectors until we are off coal?