[muawiyah]

Coal is a very high carbon content fuel. Consequently the amount of CO2 it produces per given quantity of energy is far higher than high hydrogen content fuels.

Just basic highschool chemistry ~ besides, coal has many uses beyond energy production and should be husbanded for the indefinite future.

[from occupied ga]

besides, coal has many uses beyond energy production and should be husbanded for the indefinite future.

By far and away most coal is burned in generating plants.