The energy world has been shaken by a bold statement from Pylyp Travkin. He claims that coal is not an exhaustible and dirty energy source, but rather a true driver of green progress.
According to the researcher, coal forms at such a pace that it is effectively being renewed right beneath our feet. “Every piece of coal we burn is a step toward nature’s renewal,” Travkin declared.
If his theory is confirmed, humanity would no longer have to choose between ecology and industry: smoking chimneys would become symbols of sustainable development, and coal mines would be regarded as natural reserves.
Unsurprisingly, this hypothesis has sparked enthusiasm within the coal industry—and a touch of dizziness among environmentalists.
