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Energy

I. Industry is largest user of energy in U.S, followed by residential/ commercial and transportation
Order of fossil fuel consumption in WI:
1. Coal = 31%
2. Oil = 29%
3. Natural gas = 21 %
4. Nuclear = 7%
II. Main Energy sources
Coal
Fossilized plant material, most was formed 286-360 million years ago during Carboniferous period
Proven coal reserves worldwide will last about 200 years at current rate of use
Coal mining on the environment is generally more harmful to the environment then other types of fossil fuel extraction
Acid mine drainage during the mining process, sulfur in coal reacts with oxygen and water to produce sulfuric acid; has damaged many miles of streams in U.S.
Black lung disease occurs in coal miners
14,000 deaths in U.S. (1979-1996)
Burning coal contributes to air pollution
(SO2, NO, NO2 , particulates, mercury, lead and greenhouse gas production (CO2)
Ways to reduce SO2 emissions from coals
Burning low sulfur coal (e.g. WI uses low ...

Posted by: Asare Mabel

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