On the recordDecember 11, 2013
The reason why these countries are in poverty and the reason why these people are in poverty is because they don't have access to affordable, reliable, baseload power. Coal is a proven technology.
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congress.govAndy Barr: “The reason why these countries are in poverty and the reason why these people are in poverty is because they don't have…”
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Barr argues that coal is essential for alleviating poverty in developing countries.
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