How is coal bad for the air?
A typical 500 megawatt coal-fired electricity plant in the US puts out 3.7 million tons of carbon dioxide. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas, and the leading cause of global warming. There are no regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S.
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About Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. CO2 is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels, leading to global warming. Carbon dioxide is often confused with carbon monoxide.
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