Burning coal Quote by Tatiana Schlossberg
“Coal ash, the hazardous byproduct of burning coal to produce power, is a particularly insidious legacy of the nation's dependence on coal.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Environmental Impact, 2021
Coal ash, a toxic byproduct, exemplifies the hidden, lasting damage of coal dependence.
In simple terms: Coal ash is a dangerous legacy of coal use.
Address hidden environmental harms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy planning
- public health
- regulatory reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can coal ash be safely managed?
- What alternatives reduce such legacies?
Economic pressures may delay action.