In this op-ed for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Scott Institute Researcher and Engineering and Public Policy Professor Ed Rubin discusses the issue of coal, carbon capture, air pollution policy, and the role of innovation. He concludes the op-ed with the following:
"So, will carbon cuts kill coal? Not likely.
Evidence suggests that technology innovations “pulled” by policy requirements and catalyzed by sustained investments in clean-energy technology can indeed allow domestic coal resources to be utilized economically while achieving long-term cuts in carbon emissions. U.S. leadership in this arena also would spur other nations to follow and open new markets for U.S. businesses.
Looking back decades from now, predictions of coal’s demise will again have been proven wrong."
Perspectives of Carnegie Mellon University researchers on a variety of energy issues as presented in blogs, op-eds, and other media.
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