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How can you reduce the dependency on coal producing electricity?
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∙ 11y ago
In the long term, Hydro electric, solar and wind power will reduce the relaiance on coal or gas. This is still a long way off as these 'fuels' will take time to become viable and are currently cost prohibitive. In the short term, nuclear power cas be relatively quickly installed into existing coal fired furnances. France has been very heavily nuclear for over 10 years. Unfortunately the disaster at Chernobyl (didn't need to happen, beaurocratic bungle) and the Japanese breakdown have caused some fears as to nuclear power. However, it is about the only viable short term answer unless we all start using alot less electricity. Unfortunately, we all want light, power and warmth whilst using more and more technology. All this requires increasing amounts of power. Batteries aren't the answer as they have to be recharged (more power used) and how do you safely dispose of the waste? If we all turned off our lights, power etc for an extra hour each day, it would be a big start.
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∙ 11y ago
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What are the advantages of burning coal for electricity?
The only advantage of producing electricity from coal is that it will cost cheaper.
What can people do to reduce the amount of coal burned to produce electricity?
to reduce, reuse, and recycle everything you can
What are the sourcess of electricity?
in many sources we are producing electricity. They are water, from combustion of coal , from wind , from biomass ,and from nuclear power
Why is coal a good source for producing electricity?
all of you people need to get a life and grow up
What are three facts about coal?
The United States produces about 20% of the world's supply of coal. Montana is the state with the most coal reserves, but Wyoming is the top coal-producing state. Coal generates about half of the electricity used in the United States.
How can coal be conserved?
Since coal is used for electricity you can save coal for electricity
How electricity is made from coal?
the coal fuels or powers the electricity
How do you get electrictiy from coal?
You cannot get electricity from coal. Electricity and coal are two very different types of material.
Is coal the only thing that produces electricity?
'''No.''' Oil and Natural Gas can also be used to produce electricity. Solar, Wind, Wave, Tidal and hydro-power are also some other ways of producing electricity. There are millions more.
Is coal a good producer of electricity?
yes coal is a good producer of electricity.
Which is the least sustainable practice?
Using coal to generate electricity. (APEX)
What are benefits of nonrenewable benefits?
Coal is plentiful, easy to move and quite efficient at producing electricity, but it is extremely polluting, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
