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‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
(www.theguardian.com)
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What's funny is that coal power puts 100x more radiation into the environment than nuclear power.
Apparently its also why fish are high in mercury because mercury in burnt coal eventually finds its way to the ocean.
It is also the most serious contributor to acid rain.
https://www.gem.wiki/Sulfur_dioxide_and_coal