Monday, February 14, 2011

Environmental - Burning the Future

Visit the “Burning the Future: Coal in America” website and explore the Coal Impact Guide. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper by referencing a quote you find in your research.
Example:
How do sulfur oxides impact the environment?

Quote: “Sulfur oxide interacts with NOx to form nitric and sulfuric acids, commonly known as acid rain, which damages forests and acidifies soil and waterways.”

How are mountains impacted by using coal?
How is cleaning the coal by washing impacting the environment?
How is ground water impacted by burning coal?
How is the water used inside the coal power plant impacting the environment?
How is mercury impacting the environment by burning coal?
How are coal emissions impacting human health?

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