The primary energy challenge for the West is determining how to meet growing demand in a way that protects the environment while maintaining a vibrant economy. Western Resource Advocates has produced a study titled Western Coal at the Crossroads. The study looks into whether coal can help meet this challenge and determines that it can, but only if coal gasification power plants can be brought on line that will burn the coal in a cleaner, more efficient way.

The complete study is available by clicking here.   (PDF 2.07 MB)