Can coal ever be eco-friendly?
Published: Mar 30, 2015
Photo courtesy: Flikr@creativecommons-University blogspot
Coal-to-liquid technology offers a range of important environment friendly synthetic fuels and products produced by liquefying coal.
Abstract: Notwithstanding its polluting nature, coal remains the cheapest and most convenient fuel for meeting India’s energy needs. Since hydro power and nuclear power have safety issues, and green energy remains expensive, the answer lies in working towards cleaner coal-based technology.
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