Why are dirty coal power plants still being used?
A. Since old power plants have long been paid for, they are particularly profitable for an industry which is beginning to face a restructured and competitive environment. As a result, the electricity generation industry is relying on these plants more than ever. From 1992-1998, the amount of electricity generated from the dirtiest power plants increased by almost 16 percent.(3) This also means the emission of carbon dioxide, one of the major causes of global warming, is also on the rise.
