How should we consider articles like this http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/us/07sludge.html?hp when we debate energy policy?
This is yet another reason why reasearch on alternative electricity sources need to be strongly encouraged.
In the meantime, don't forget the environmental impacts of coal ash, ways to reduce the amount of heavy metals in it, and green alternatives to the applications of coal ash.
What is your opinion on this article?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/business/energy-environment/26efficiency.html
Will spending on energy efficiency products really spur research and development of more products good for the environment?