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What are the pros and cons of coal power?
In a nutshell, here they are:
Pros: Coal is one of the most bountiful sources
of energy on our planet. We are likely to run out of oil much sooner than we run out
of coal.
Coal is the most reliable source of energy. This is because coal power has been around
since the 18th century, so we have had a long time to perfect the technology.
Coal is the least expensive source of energy. Costing roughly half of what wind power does.
Cons: The biggest disadvantage of coal is Environmental
impact. Including coal ash, mercury, radioactive trace elements, and noise.
Also, the men and women who mine for the coal can develop health problems because of the
coal ash.
There are certainly many more pros and many more cons to coal power. The human race will
have to decide whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.