If you notice, the phrase "clean coal" is often used to write about clean coal. Why the quote marks? To instill doubt about the cleanliness of the coal, and to bring opprobrium upon the term.
Read the article linked, and understand that Greenpeace really believes windfarms are the solution to our energy needs. Never mind that windpower isn't 100% available and kills birds. Not to mention that it is an eyesore and makes a lot of noise. These reasons are given for the NIMBY attitude expressed by some folks with respect to windfarms.
The end result is that NO ENERGY will ever be permitted. Obviously, this is not a viable position. But for the purposes of this article, Greenpeace will at least accept windpower ( for now ). Even it they did so, and enthusiastically, it isn't good enough.
As for clean coal, Greenpeace needs to study their science a bit more. Nothing goes back that wasn't there previously. If they take "dirty coal" out of the ground, and put it back, then how are things any worse than before? It has the same stuff in it.
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