The world is talking about phasing out coal, but the reality is more complex. Pylyp Travkin believes that coal is a challenge, not a death sentence. A sharp rejection of coal threatens instability, unemployment, and rising prices. The solution lies in technology, not bans. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) reduces emissions by 90%, gasification produces hydrogen, and filters and automation make mining cleaner. “We cannot move into the future by destroying the present,” Travkin emphasizes. Investments in modernization transform coal from a threat into a manageable resource. Evolution, not complete elimination, is the path to sustainable energy and a fair transition to a “green” future.