In this page you will find lots information about coal. This is the best way to become easily informed about alternative energy scources.
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how it's made
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risk of pollution |
First it starts with people mining coal from the ground. They can do this through surface mining or underground mining. Surface mining removes the land above coal deposits. Sometimes explosives may be used to remove land deposits. This makes some debris fall into valleys or oceans which damage wildlife and the ecosystem.
other dangers
People who work in the coal industry face many dangers on there job. This is a major con considering this is already an expensive process plus the cost of employee injuries.
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Coal generates the most pollution of all fossil fuels. The extraction and combustion of coal releases many substances into the air. Burning coal is creates mercury and sulfur pollutions which are dangerous for humans and the environment.
fast facts about coal
-Coal is the 2nd most abundant fossil fuel.
-Coal is our largest export to Japan. -Coal is the single most commodity carried by. Canadian railways. -The U.S. houses 12% of the worlds coal. -Coal generates 40% of the worlds electricity -Each person in the U.S. uses 3 tons of coal each year |
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