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Extended Life of Old King Coal Power Stations.

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Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts (msn.com)

"The ability of coal power to ramp up quickly when the wind drops or it suddenly gets very cold could be very important,” he said. Coal plants can be fired up with about 12 hours notice."

It appears that coal is better than wood pellets.....

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  • I can not support any large scale or long term return to coal burning. 

    Some short term life extension is acceptable in the present emergency.

  • in reply to broadgage

    What's wrong with burning coal. China and India think its a good idea and are expanding their coal burning facilties. 

    I think it's essential to be energy independent now and in the future. 

  • in reply to broadgage

    What's the difference ecologically between burning fossilised wood as compared to burning new wood pellets?

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  • in reply to broadgage

    What's the difference ecologically between burning fossilised wood as compared to burning new wood pellets?

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  • in reply to Zoomup

    And don't forget to factor in that the fossilised wood is under our feet and the woodcpellets have to be shipped halfway across the world.

  • in reply to Zoomup

    New wood can be replaced.

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