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Warning to Energy Investors: Coal Is Dead and Oil Is Next

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/02/06/warning-energy-to-investors-coal-is-dead-and-oil-i/

Which Types of Energy Source Produces the Most Pollution?

Coal

Coal produces more pollution than any other energy source. While coal produces just 44% of U.S. electricity, it accounts for 80% of power plant carbon emissions. Burning coal leads to soot, smog, acid rain, global warming, and carbon emissions. It also generates a great deal of waste, including sludge, toxic chemicals, and heat. Coal pollutes during every stage of the energy production process, from mining and transportation to storage and burning.

Coal is one of three types of fossil fuel energy — along with natural gas and oil — but it won’t last forever. Reserves of fossil fuels are limited and it’s believed they will be exhausted after 100 years. Fortunately, coal is on the decline. Many aging coal plants are being shut down and virtually no new coal plants are being constructed.

https://www.enovaenergygroup.com/which-types-of-energy-source-produces-the-most-pollution/