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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.” quote by Tatiana Schlossberg
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“Coal ash, the hazardous byproduct of burning coal to produce power, is a particularly insidious legacy of the nation's dependence on coal.”

Tatiana Schlossberg

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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.

Key Takeaway

Address hidden environmental harms.

Themes

environment energy legacy

Mood

urgent serious

Type

policy environmental

When to use this quote

  • energy planning
  • public health
  • regulatory reform

Key Concepts

toxicology policy sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can coal ash be safely managed?
  • What alternatives reduce such legacies?
A Different Perspective

Economic pressures may delay action.

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