[stevem]

This is likely a stupid question from a non-engineer who likes to read. Don’t we already have clean coal technology?

[ClearCase_guy]

Count the number of "acid rain" stories you've seen in the news in the last 5 years.

Yes, we have very clean coal technology.

And we have lots of coal. Emphasizing coal and nuclear power would completely change our energy situation. And that's why the Left opposes both.