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Does Coal Have a Future?

... in terms of its price, it will also be preferable because of its significantly lower emissions. Approximately 25 per cent of all electricity produced in Europe comes from coal (this figure has changed by just 3–4 per cent over the past 20 years). Coal is one of the major air pollutants in the European Union. It is no coincidence that almost all the most polluted cities in Europe either consume coal for power-generation purposes or produce it themselves. Russia is in a position to boost its presence in the traditional Chinese, Japanese and ...

22.05.2018

analytics

Nord Stream 2: Pros and Cons

... uneconomical – are unsubstantiated and unfounded, and they present far less risk than the obstructionist position of the European Union. www.nord-stream.com The main argument of articles that express scepticism about the feasibility of the Nord Stream ... ... this argument. The reason for this sharp drop, however, is the revival of one of the most polluting energy sources, namely, coal. Coal became a kind of buffer for a number of countries during the financial crisis. It was thanks to its low price and availability ...

10.03.2016

analytics

Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)