U.S. Renewable Energy Capacity Leaves Coal “in the Dust”
It would be nice to see environmentalism leading the way in the phasing out of fossil fuels in favor of renewables, though that’s not at all what we are, in fact, experiencing. Rather, it’s the steady-as-she-goes progression of pure market economics that is putting ever-increasing pressure on the economics facing the coal industry, and that, as of this moment, the total capacity of solar, wind and the rest has exceeded that of coal.
Regardless of the cause, it’s good to see, at least in the U.S., coal is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
Note: The pun in this post’s title is a reference to the photo above. Roughly 22,900 premature deaths occur per year in the E.U. because of coal dust from Europe’s largest coal power stations. Particulate matter, ground-level ozone, and nitrogen dioxide are all factors of this dust that can travel several kilometers.
Craig:
You said: “Regardless of the cause, it’s good to see, at least in the U.S., coal is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.”
Extraordinary to the point of totally unbelievable Craig.
What is your definition of “rapidly” please Craig.
I have redrafted your comments here Craig to make sense; and a simple factual two word change would help your career in the eyes of sensible, responsible and intelligent people, if they are the type of people you are interested in at least. If not however, 10/10 for your absurd commentary.
You should have said:
“Regardless of the cause, it’s good to see, at least in the U.S., coal is GRADUALLY AND METHODICALLY becoming a thing of the past.”
Thanks Craig for your interest in meaningful commentary.
Lawrence Coomber