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The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (bought and paid for by the coal industry) was stumping its "clean coal" message in Huntington, West Virginia last week. If you aren't already skeptical about the notion of so-called clean coal, then check out this less-than-hopeful message from clean coal spindoctor Cathy Coffey:

We believe that technology within the next 10 to 15 years will be developed and tested so that we will be able to produce near-zero emission-free electricity from coal." (My emphasis).

The message is carefully crafted and the "10 to 15 years will be developed and tested" message is subtle enough to be passed right over. The clean coal message might even leave you feeling a little hopeful.