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The hosts issue a correction regarding a previous discussion on "clean coal." A listener pointed out that lignite is actually the lowest quality, "dirty" coal, while anthracite is the cleanest variety. This correction was prompted by a clip of Al Gore on Bill Maher's show where Gore criticized the assertion that coal can be clean.
In response to the natural gas shortage caused by the war in Ukraine, Greece is increasing its production of "lignite," a low-quality, highly polluting brown coal. The hosts point out the irony of the EU allowing the use of the "dirtiest of the dirty" fuels while simultaneously pushing for aggressive green energy mandates. This shift represents a significant setback for Greece's previous plans to phase out coal.
Bitmain Bitcoin Mine and Lignite Coal in Rockdale, Texas
The Chinese company Bitmain plans to build the world's largest Bitcoin mine in Rockdale, Texas, utilizing a shuttered Alcoa aluminum smelter. The mine will reportedly be powered by burning lignite, a low-quality and highly polluting form of coal. The hosts note that the environmental fallout will likely affect the nearby community of College Station.
