In the USA less than 20% of electricity is generated by coal fired plants. Worldwide less than 40%. But that is not the point. Using electricity, even coal generated electricity is better that burning coal or natural gas or oil to directly power our lives.
In the USA less than 20% of electricity is generated by coal fired plants. Worldwide less than 40%. But that is not the point. Using electricity, even coal generated electricity is better that burning coal or natural gas or oil to directly power our lives.