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POSTnote. It was first published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014. It was last updated on Tuesday, 12 May 2015.


Clean coal technology

Due to the current review of the coal industry, the use of coal for electricity generation is under scrutiny. One factor which differentiates coal from gas and light oils is its relatively high emissions; this has spurred research to develop ‘clean coal’ technologies which offer increased efficiencies and reduced atmospheric pollution.

This POSTnote reviews clean coal technologies and their potential in the UK and overseas.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-38 
Subjects
Coal Air pollution Energy Pollution control Research
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk