A call for cleaner coal

GE, along with many other industrial companies, recently sent a letter to the leaders of the European governments on the importance of financing for cleaner coal technology demonstration projects (like Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle). The letter is extremely well-written and thorough, but may be a wee bit technical for those of us who don’t work in the energy industry. Simply put, the letter says that these new technologies can be a big help as the European Union tries to deliver on its 2020 and 2050 emissions targets. Also interesting, the letter makes the point that EU leadership is needed for a larger global climate deal that would include action from developing countries.

Here’s a copy of the letter.

* Also you might be interested in watching Markus Becker, GE’s European energy policy executive, further discuss the letter.