• jadero@lemmy.ca
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      2 years ago

      Are there even good alternatives to metallurgical coal?

      It would seem that the answer is at least a qualified “Yes”.

      Some companies are already starting to use hydrogen in their process. Obviously, the source of that hydrogen is a concern. According to this article in the Narwhal, there is at least one company using only green hydrogen (from renewable sources).

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        Blake Shaffer, assistant professor of economics at the University of Calgary, told The Narwhal in February the expansion of metallurgical-coal mining in Alberta is an example of the province “chasing the next thing that’s going to die.”

        Man, it’s fascinating, in a sad way, to see Alberta do this over, and over again. It’s like every chance they get to rule the roost of a new green product, they refuse, block it, and then chase some industry that’s winding down.