For decades, the burning of coal to generate electricity has seemed destined for the dustbin of history. What good is a fuel that emits into the atmosphere twice as much carbon dioxide (CO2) considered the
worst
of the greenhouse gases as does natural gas? Britain, for instance, once hoped to reduce its reliance on
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coal-generated power from around 32% to 16% by 2020 as part of its plan to cut carbon emissions by 60% by 2050.
And yet, by all indications, coal seems poised for a comeback. Thanks to high natural-gas prices,...