Coal is (not) good for humanity

This article originally appeared in the 'Science vs Politics Fight Club' section of Beyond, my free newsletter for lovers of science and science fiction. Sign up here - http://eepurl.com/btvru1 ‘Coal is good for humanity, coal is good for prosperity.’ Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the opening of the BMA Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland. October 2014. It’s probably one of the most