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If we did that, no one would build coal - but we also wouldn't be facing the faustian bargain you express, since there are SO many opportunities to build power that is cleaner and cheaper than our current fleet - but is hamstrung by an inability to get to market.

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pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values

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If we did that, no one would build coal - but we also wouldn't be facing the faustian bargain you express, since there are SO many opportunities to build power that is cleaner and cheaper than our current fleet - but is hamstrung by an inability to get to market. — Grist - the Latest from Grist
They are back sliding oportunists; always willing to do a deal but if they team up with NuLabour it's a faustian pact; and they will never be forgiven for inflicting more of the same on us. — Guy Fawkes' blog
Rocco DiSpirito's faustian bargain. — Inc.com
"faustian bargain", R. Gittelson comment to JH.