Coal energy is energy in coal, and energy in coal comes from dead plants and animals that live many years ago.
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It is cheap A large amount of energy can be generated using coal
Coal is crushed into fine dust Fine dust is burnt Heats water Creates steam Steam turns turbines Turbines turn generators Generators generate electricity
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Pollution Green house effect Global warming Mining coal can be dangerous Non-renewable