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Coverage of 2023 study in the Nexus archive.

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  • HEALTHJun 23 · 08:00 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Coal is not beautiful, clean or cheap!

    Coal-fired power plants pose significant health risks due to soot and toxic emissions like mercury, which contribute to chronic illnesses. A 2023 study found coal pollution causes higher mortality than previously estimated, and coal power is economically less viable than renewable energy sources. The Trump administration proposed funding for coal plants despite their environmental and health impacts.