VOICED: Can coal ever be clean?

The video discusses the concept of clean coal, highlighting its role in electricity generation and the billions spent on developing clean coal technologies. It introduces a carbon capture project in West Virginia, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by a small margin. Critics argue that clean coal is a misnomer due to the environmental damage caused by coal-fired power plants and mountaintop removal mining. The video also covers the challenges of ecosystem reclamation and the US's struggle to meet climate goals ahead of the Copenhagen summit.

What are the main arguments against the concept of 'clean coal' as presented in the text?

What are the potential health risks associated with coal-fired power plants as indicated in the text?

How does the text describe the impact of coal mining on biodiversity?

Describe the environmental consequences of mountaintop removal mining mentioned in the text.

What challenges do reclamation projects face according to the text?