There is some argument here that the coal jobs being proposed are related to "clean coal tech" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_coal_technology). Given that most of our energy comes from coal in this country, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to think that those jobs could be created in this sector.

Judging from the research, the approach for sequestering is quite expensive. In addition, pumping CO2 into subsurface layers of the earth only increases the risks of leaks.

Basically, this is probably where the industry is headed and some states are probably going to go full board with this approach while others will pursue renewables.

I will say, despite the issues I've seen regarding climate change denial - it is promising to hear the use of "clean coal" tech, as much as I cringe hearing it. Seems to imply that there is at least some level of concern for the environment - rather than none at all.

> These jobs are not coming back, period.

Yeah, but that's not a winning message to the Coal Miners. Trump's fake promises won them over.

These jobs might actually come back, but the cost for upgrading coal plants to use modern techniques like chemical looping make it a bit unviable at the moment (or maybe not I'm not sure). If we ever got a carbon tax in place, then the market could sort itself out in that regard.