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Originally Posted by JJIII
Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?
Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?
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Coal emissions are a major cause of global warming, not to mention causing respiratory problems for children and adults, costing taxpayers billions in healthcare. Government's role is to protect the citizenry through regulation. When businesses are demonstrably doing harm to citizens, government needs to step in.
Coal is a filthy, outdated form of energy. Natural gas is far cleaner, cheaper, and in abundant supply. Renewable energy has become competitive, thanks to scientific research and insightful businesses. Coal needs to be shut down for good, but political corruption keeps it viable.