Coal

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Since the beginning of the industrial revolution coal has been used as a power source. Coal fired power stations provide much of the energy used in the western world. However, burning coal is an inefficient method of generating electricity and a major contributor to climate change. The most suitable alternative energy source comes from renewables.

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Understanding coal as a power source

The causes

Evidence

Cost-benefit analysis

What are the solutions

Organisations that work on coal

See also


Books

Movies

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