Follow the money.
Japan recently joined Obama in limiting financing for “supercritical” coal-fired power plans.
Why?
Because, as the AP reports today, Japan wants to sell “ultra-supercritical” coal-fired technology instead.
Ultra-supercritical coal plants cost about 10% more to build and run than supercritical plants (that’s real money) and reduce CO2 emissions by about 10% (a fake benefit).
Once again, follow the money.