the future of coal
Option for a carbon--constrained world


Chapter 1 Purpose of the Study 1
Chapter 2 The Role of Coal in Energy Growth and CO2 Emissions 5
Chapter 3 Coal-based Electricity Generation 17
Chapter 4 Geological Carbon Sequestration 43
Chapter 5 Coal Consumption in China and India 63
Chapter 6 Analysis, Research, Development, and Demonstration 77
Chapter 7 Public Attitudes toward Energy, Global Warming, and Carbon Taxes 89
Chapter 8 Findings and Recommendations 95