CLEAN: Can coal ever be clean?

The video discusses the significant role coal plays in electricity generation, contributing to 50% of the power supply. It challenges the notion of 'clean coal,' highlighting the toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, including mercury, which can poison large water bodies. The environmental impact of coal mining is also covered, showing how it destroys ecosystems and introduces toxic metals into water streams, affecting vast populations downstream.

What percentage of America's electricity is generated by coal?

• 50%

• 100%

• 25%

• 75%

Which of the following is NOT a toxic chemical emitted by coal-fired power plants?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Mercury

• Selenium

How much mercury does a typical coal-fired power plant emit?

• 50 pounds

• 170 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

What is the environmental consequence of deforestation due to coal mining?

• Destruction of biological functions of streams

• Enhanced soil fertility

• Improved water quality

• Increased biodiversity

Which river is affected by the toxic heavy metals from coal mining?

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River