> You still get carbon emissions however. Yes and no. If the energy is recycled (for heating buildings and/or water) you'll reduce carbon emissions from coal/g

> You still get carbon emissions however. Yes and no. If the energy is recycled (for heating buildings and/or water) you'll reduce carbon emissions from coal/gas/oil. Waste incineration (instead of landfills) is a thing in various European countries and the heat can (and will) be used to heat buildings or the steam drives turbines to generate electricity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incineration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incineration