My understanding from the few studies so far conducted, that the end of life impact of renewables (solar panels, batteries and the like) with a ten year life span, is greater than the emissions of a coal fired power plant with a 40 year life span, over the whole course of the power plant life!
jaz24zzk please post just a couple of sources you used to arrive at your understanding. I'm sure others besides me would be interested to see them.