Europe invests in lignite despite climate change concerns
Sometimes referred to as brown coal, lignite is a sedimentary rock formed from naturallycompressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively high carbon content. Yet it continues to be burnt to generate electricity in parts of Europe, report Robert Stokes, Michael Kosmides, and Andrew Kureth.
Article details
Journal title: Energy World
Region: Europe
Publisher: Energy Institute
Subjects: Coal mines, Lignite, Coal, Solid fossil fuels and derived products, Primary energy production, Emission control
