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by jcynix 1336 days ago
> You still get carbon emissions however.

Yes and no. If the energy is recycled (for heating buildings and/or water) you'll reduce carbon emissions from coal/gas/oil. Waste incineration (instead of landfills) is a thing in various European countries and the heat can (and will) be used to heat buildings or the steam drives turbines to generate electricity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incineration