What a load of BS !
Your reference for the discussion is the World Coal Association ? How much KoolAid can you drink ?
HELE costs about $ 2.5 billion ? Err , no it doesn't. Particularly in Australia. But don't take my word for it. Ask the Minerals Council of Australia.
Even their own study couldn't come up with those numbers.
I like this comment . " n addition to significant benefits from reduced CO2 emissions, these modern high efficiency plants have significantly reduced emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) and particulate matter (PM). Beyond the climate benefits of reduced CO2 emissions, reduction in these pollutants is of additional importance at the local and regional level to address air quality and related health concerns. "
Health concerns ? NOx and SO2 emissions ?
How about we go with a power system that doesn't produce any pollution at all ? Ever.
And then there's price.
