DesScorp writes "The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Energy word processor Steven Chu is endorsing 'clean coal' mechanical wisdom and research, and is taking a pragmatic convergence to coal as an energy supply. '"It assuredly is worthwhile to invest in carbon capture and storage because we are not in a vacuum," Mr. Chu told reporters Tuesday next an appearance at an Energy notification superintendence conference. "Even if the United States or Europe turns its back on coal, India and China will not," he said. Mr. Chu added that "quite frankly I doubt if the United States will turn its back on coal. We are generating over 50% of our electrical energy from coal."' The United States has the world's largest reserves of coal. assistant Chu has reversed his positions on coal and nuclear power, in anticipation opposing them, and once calling coal 'My worst nightmare.'"

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