USCoal Companies and Coal-Burning Utilities Have Suggested That There Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

U.S.coal companies and coal-burning utilities have suggested that there is something called clean coal.Which statement is false about this product?

• A) Stricter pollution controls will not stop the release of some carbon dioxide.
• B) Burning coal will always result in production of hazardous ash.
• C) One type of coal is significantly cleaner than other types.
• D) Climate scientist James Hansen calls coal the single greatest threat to civilization.
• E) Air pollutants will always be released by burning coal.

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