From the World Coal Institute

South Africa is the country most dependent on coal world wide, generating 94% of its electricity (in 2007)

Coal provides 26% of global primary energy needs and generates 41.5% of the world’s electricity

21st Century coal plants emit 40% less CO2 than the average 20th century coal plants

Coal will last us at least 122 more years

The use of coal will rise 60% over the next 20 years

Climate change action will coast an extra $128 trillion annually without CCS (Carbon Capture & Storage)