Annotated Bibliography

I am researching the environmental effects of coal and supposed “clean coal.” I will look into the process of extraction, processing and burning and examine the possibility that coal can be converted into a clean, environmentally viable option.

Conniff, Richard. "The Myth of Clean Coal." Yale Environment 360. Yale University, n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://e360.yale.edu/feature/the_myth_of_clean_coal/2014/>.

This is an opinion piece though contain facts and examples against clean coal. It especially examines the propaganda created by coal companies. 

"Bixby Energy Systems Introduces Revolutionary Process for Converting Coal Into Energy with   Minimal Carbon Emissions." Prnewswire.mediaroom.com. PR Newswire, n.d. Web. Nov. 2012. <http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bixby-energy-systems-introduces-revolutionary-process-for-converting-coal-into-energy-with-minimal-carbon-emissions-97295724.html>.
This article describes a process Bixby Energy’s system of creating clean coal. It is not especially specific but provides other sources. 

Linden, Henry R. "Engineering Challenges." NAE Website. National Academy of Engineering, n.d. Fall 1999, Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.nae.edu/Publications/Bridge/EngineeringChallenges/AlternativePathwaystoaCarbon-Emission-FreeEnergySystem.aspx>.
While written in 1999, this article does concisely outline certain possibilities for clean energy. It offers reasonable analysis and information with other sources. 

http://www.coal-is-clean.com/#
And then I found this website. One of my favorite quotes is “It is our god-given right to burn coal.” Should be interesting to look into. 

McKibben, Bill. "Global Warming's Terrifying New Math." Rolling Stone Sept. 2012: n. pag. Web.

This article explains causes of global warming and provides figures which relate coal companies' future burning to carbon dioxide and the warming of the planet. 

Garber, Kent. "Why Clean Coal Is Years Away." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 17 Mar. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <http://www.usnews.com/news/energy/articles/2009/03/17/why-clean-coal-is-years-away>.
This article is written from a reliable source with adequate numbers and facts to back it up