[realaaa]

I don't know why it has to be black & white - modern coal plants I am sure are less pollutant than renewables once you factor in total costs of installation & replacement etc

[kenferry]

…why would you assume that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life-cycle_greenhouse_gas_emis...

Coal, with any available technology, is more polluting than any renewable energy source. Full life cycle including plant installation included.