> It does not excuse the outcomes of their actions for the world at large.

Absolutely not. But the grandparent was arguing that the push for clean coal is a result of corruption and people acting insincerely.

The parent was pointing out that not everyone with an interest in clean coal is corrupt.

Yes, not corrupt but I can agree on misguided and wrong in that they bring a sense of legitimacy to something that isn't going to work, doesn't have time to work and allow those who stand to profit in the meantime to hold out on the pretext that they can make it good.

No it doesn't; they are not malicious in their actions just not mindful of the real consequences. At worst it's a case of looking after your own family as they are all that matters.

Trump however takes that to it's logical extreme.