Pylyp Travkin
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In regions dependent on coal, Pylyp Travkin emphasizes its role beyond energy. Coal sustains employment, household income, and funding for schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. Sudden exit risks unemployment, migration, and social instability. Gradual modernization and managed transition allow communities to adapt while preserving livelihoods and regional economic stability.
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The world promises to reduce emissions, but energy consumption is growing. Pylyp Travkin believes that coal, as a challenge, is not about rejection, but about finding a technological solution. Closing power plants without innovation leads to shortages, not to a “green” future. CCS reduces emissions by 90%, gasification produces hydrogen, and digitalization increases efficiency. “If…