EBK LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT
EBK LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516082
Author: Miller
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 15, Problem 8CR
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The definition of coal. The process of formation of coal. The difference between various types of coal. The working of a coal-burning power plant. The three countries that share the world’s largest proven coal reserves. The three countries that are the world’s largest producers and consumers of coal. The major environmental and health problems caused by the use of coal. The consequence that occur if coal’s harmful health and environmental effects were included in its market price. Advantages and disadvantages of using coal as an energy resource. The concept of synthetic natural gas (SNG) and the major advantages and disadvantages of using it as an energy resource. The concept of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

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