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Do coal powered plants polute

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

Coal is one of the dirtiest burning fuels currently in use. Power plants running on coal are one of the leading contributors of pollution which causes smog as well as acid rain. It's effects on global warming are still under debate.

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∙ 13y ago

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How long has coal been used for power plants?

The first power plants were installed by Edison in the 1880's, and were powered by coal, so that's the answer

How common are coal powered plants?

Coal powered electricity generating plants are quite common. Here in the provice of Ontario (where I live and type) I know that approximately one third of the electricity in the provice is generated by coal power (the other thirds being nuclear and hydroelectric).

How does sunlight indirectly generate coal?

It powered the plants until they died millions of years ago, to eventually become coal.

How does the sunlight indirectly generate coal?

It powered the plants until they died millions of years ago, to eventually become coal.

Why does Poland use wind energy?

electricity generation in Poland is based on coal as most of the capacity is installed in coal fired powered plants.

What is France's top three energy sources?

nuclear productionfossil fuel plants (coal or petrol-powered energy plants)hydrologic resources (dams)

How was the Titanic powered?

The Titanic was powered by 24 double-ended and 5 single-ended coal-powered boilers

Why are solar power plants better than coal fired power plants?

because solar power is better for the earth. coal is a fossil fuel so it is getting scarce. wind powered is the best to use.

When was the first coal powered boat made?

Coal was invented in 2001, and the first coal powered boat was invented in 2008. it sank.

What is the fuel for powered Minecarts in Minecraft?

Powered Minecarts are powered by coal or charcoal.

What power resources do the US and Canada have?

Crude oil, natural gas, Wind turbines and water powered turbines, coal and coal oil power plants, solar energy etc.

Are there any good things about coal power plants?

Some disadvantages of coal powered plants are; 1. a coal powerplant produces 3700000 tons of CArbon dixode in a year. this is also one of the main causes of global warming. 2. all the mercury taken from the coal has to be disposed, and usually it is disposed in a lake.

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