How Clean Is Clean Coal? - American News Project

Washington Independent, American News Project by Davin Hutchins | Jun. 26, 2008 (Special Report)

(VIDEO and comments) In a single year, less than one in 100,000 Americans contract a rare form of blood cancer. In Pennsylvania coal country, the rate is nearly five times higher. Many suspect "clean" coal is the cause. As the 2008 presidential candidates promote the potential of clean coal as an alternative fuel source, and as Congress prepares to debate energy legislation, ANP takes a look at the controversial practice of coal-ash dumping. An ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Business, Sci/Tech, Health
Topics: Environment, Presidential Election 2008, Energy, Cancer
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