Page last updated at 16:40 GMT, Thursday, 23 April 2009 17:40 UK

Green technology for coal stations

Advertisement

A new generation of coal-fired power stations equipped for carbon capture and storage has been given the go-ahead by the government.

Up to four such plants, fitted with cutting edge green technology, could be operational by 2020.

But how much difference will they make to fighting climate change?

Roger Harrabin reports.

SEE ALSO

Story Tools

bbc.co.uk navigation

BBC © 2012

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific