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April 11, 2014
The Coal Ash Problem
Coal ash is filled with toxic levels of multiple pollutants—which can poison drinking water sources. See the infographic, and learn how you can help to solve the coal ash problem.
Hundreds of coal power plants burn over a billion tons of coal every year. Coal ash is the toxic byproduct.
Coal ash is filled with toxic levels of multiple pollutants—which can poison drinking water sources.