Next-gen coal plants fuel climate impact debate

The so-called “ultra-supercritical” coal (USC) proposed to be used in power generation has been touted as a solution to the Philippines’ twin challenges of securing enough energy to meet growing demand while cutting emissions, but critics contend the idea of clean coal “is a lie.”

Opponents, instead, are pushing for a completely new approach to address power needs for developing countries most at risk from climate change.