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Coal
Sevi, Gusti and Javi
Quick important facts
During extremely cold weather conditions (polar vortex) in 2013/14, coal-fueled power plants played a
critical role in keeping the lights on in parts of the northeastern U.S.
Costs
Germany and Denmark
Denmark = 100% increase in electricity costs
● India—11.8%
● South Korea—9.7%
● The Netherlands—9.7%
● Japan—7.9%
● Brazil—7.8%
US in the global coal industry
Produces 660.6 million metric tons of coal :: Ranks 3
-with Coal
We can’t regulate these countries just yet until they can sustain themselves. Then
from there we can make them change to more environmentally friendly options.
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