coal - washington
The TransAlta coal plant is the largest source of global warming pollution in Washigton State. It's also the largest source of toxic mercury pollution, which is especially dangerous to children and future mothers, and is responsible for haze pollution which destroys the beauty of 12 wilderness areas, including Mt. Rainier.We can do better. We can replace coal with clean, renewable forms of energy like wind, solar and efficiency that will create jobs and reduce global warming. Washington can be a national leader on clean energy.
Physicians for Social Responsibility recently found that burning coal is linked to four of the top five causes of death in the US. Coal is the dirtiest source of electricity used in the United States, and the TransAlta coal plant is Washington is the state's worst polluter. Learn the dirty truth about the TransAlta Coal Plant and the harmful effects of burning coal.
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