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The High Cost Of Cheap Coal; Why Can't We Move To Renewable Energy, Cameron Dale Bartlett
The High Cost Of Cheap Coal; Why Can't We Move To Renewable Energy, Cameron Dale Bartlett
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This article addresses the historic and current use of coal as the main source of electric power throughout the United States. Coal powered power plants remain an important part of the history and industrialization of the United States, even though there are many detrimental health and environmental impacts associated with its use. A slowly growing trend has been emerging with research on and use of renewable energy to replace fossil fuels, such as coal. Greater public awareness and involvement will help drive the slowly emerging use of renewable energy. This article looks at the current barriers that are prohibiting the …