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Non-Renewable Energy: Coal

Coal is a non-renewable resource and our most widely used source of energy. But how does coal get mined, processed, and turned into electricity at your local power plant? Watch the animation to learn more.


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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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