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What are india and china?
the countries that are the biggest contributors to the continued use of coal.
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What is a benefit of coal?
easy storage.
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What are greenhouse gas emissions?
gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
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What is coal?
it is more expensive to build this type of plant than other major electricity generation systems.
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What is the main use of coal?
to provide energy.
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What is carbon capture?
the trapping of carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere.
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What is noise pollution?
regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms.
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What is $3,500 per kW?
the estimated costs of building new coal plants.
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How many years does it take to form coal?
millions of years.
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What is a disadvantage of coal?
limited supply.
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What is ecosystem displacement?
the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species.
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What is Utah?
The state that has announced an initiative to launch what will be the world’s largest energy storage project.
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What is a sedimentary rock with high amounts of carbon and hydrocarbons?
coal.
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What is black lung?
a job-related illness caused by inhaling coal dust over a long period of time.
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What are coal waste products?
coal ash, boiler slag, and flue-gas desulphurization products.
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What is the energy equivalent of a ton of coal?
about 2,460 kwh of energy.
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