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Summary: Who would have thought?
Review: Who would have thought that something as dreary as coal, could be converted into interesting reading? Well Freese manages to do so, in an efficient, easy to understand manner. Even for the biologically and chemically knowledge hampered like myself, I found the explanations delivered well enough to get the drift of the problem. The History parts are well done and engaging, and Freese, who was former Assistant Attorney General of Minnesota, and involved in environmental lawsuits, judiciously brings her experience to bear on the discussion.
Many of the issues that affect the current environment are treated in a logical, non-hysterical manner. There is also the excellent tidbit about West Virginia Coal Association throwing their support behind Bush in the 2000 Election, and swinging a traditional Democratic state into the column for Bush, and thus altering the election. Bush, of course, reciprocated by dismantling CO2 and mining regulations, and panning the Kyoto Agreements.
Whether one agrees with the conclusions and recommendations for a cleaner air world, Freese certainly causes one to go on the alert about the dangerous Global Warming trend, and what is at stake for out future. That alone makes it worth the read.
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Summary: The author is a good speaker too!
Review: Who'da thought coal could be so interesting?Written in a very engaging, not-dry manner. Good ammo if one is opposed to the use of this foul fuel. Seek clean alternatives.
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