 Google Images Two weeks ago, the Obama campaign quietly edited its website to highlight the president’s support for “clean coal.” In place of a section for “energy efficiency” with no mention of coal, BarackObama.com now boasts that the stimulus package. . . TAGGED: domestic energy production, domestic energy, U.S. energy policy, election 2012, coal energy, National Review OnlineRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| Coal is without question our dirtiest fuel source: When burned, it dumps toxins like mercury and nitrogen oxides into the air and packs an outsize punch when it comes to carbon emissions. Since America has a lot of it, though,... more ›› |
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