So much so that carbon emissions from coal in the U.S. electricity sector are more than 50% lower today than just a decade ago. This is a result of the declining economics of coal power plants due to low natural gas prices, increasing numbers of low-cost renewable plants, and more stringent environmental regulations.
I think its not ok, but maybe for educational purposes then maybe, but thats still no excuse to use it, maybe she could have shown it written out, but I whatever, im proud that ur brother now knows not to say it.