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I didn't even know that coal needs to be treated with dangerous chemicals - add that to the list of problems with coal power...
by jotm 13y ago
I didn't even know that coal needs to be treated with dangerous chemicals - add that to the list of problems with coal power...
- code_duck 13y agoCoal processing also involves leaving giant reservoirs of fly ash, which can lead to incidents such as this: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/us/27sludge.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/us/27sludge.html?_r=0 Not to mention mountain top removal mining, or any other destructive practices considered A-OK in the industry.
- ams6110 13y agoWell it doesn't strictly have to be treated, it's an attempt to make it "cleaner." Unintended consequences and all that.