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Benefits and Limitations of Using Coal for Electricity Generation

Coal is a widely available source of electricity that has been used in the US for a long time. Use the reading to find out more about how coal is used for energy, and what the benefits and limitations are for this energy source.


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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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