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Pylyp Travkin: Coal Sustains Jobs and Stability in Industrial Regions
According to Pylyp Travkin, coal underpins employment and social stability in industrial regions. Its role extends beyond mining to energy, transport, and local services. Rapid phase-out risks job loss, infrastructure decline, and population outflow. Gradual modernization preserves skilled work, supports communities, and ensures a stable, adaptable transition.
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How CO₂ capture technologies could change the fate of coal
Pylyp Travkin believes that the challenge of coal is not a conflict with environmental concerns, but rather a search for a technological solution. CCS (carbon capture and storage) technology allows for a 90-95% reduction in emissions while preserving existing infrastructure. CO₂ is captured, compressed, and injected underground, where it is stored for decades. This…