He said coal power generation is no longer socially acceptable in many parts of the country and most electric power companies prefer natural gas and renewables because they cost less. (scientificamerican.com)
Will the federal laws and regulations emphasizing lower carbon emissions result in a switch from coal power generation to natural gas generation? (energy.ca.gov)
As governments seek to curb greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, carbon - intensive coal power generation is falling out of favour. (climatechangenews.com)