Coal is not an acceptable fuel for energy production. It is extremely damaging to our environment and any more delay in transitioning away from it is not acceptable. The argument that it is cost effective is false, not taking into account the real costs being queued up in holding ponds, our water table and the atmosphere that protects our planet. Stop burning coal, is not just a slogan, it is an imperative.

Since we need an interim fuel until green sources come on line, we should convert coal fired plants to natural gas. The cost of conversion has the benefit of adding sorely needed jobs to a slumbering economy, while environmental benefits start accumulating as fast as coal plants are converted.

There is no logical reason to continue burning coal and it is certainly not in the public interest to pretend there are valid economic advantages. We need Jobs and clean air and the time to start is now.

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