Clean Electricity Through Advanced Coal Technologies: Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production

by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff and Nicholas P Cheremisinoff Consulting Engineer

Coal power is a major cause of air pollution and global warming and has resulted in the release of toxic heavy metals and radionuclides, which place communities at risk for long-term health problems. However, coal-fired power plants also currently fuel 41% of global electricity.Clean Electricity Through Advanced Coal Technologies discusses the environmental issues caused by coal power, such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and toxic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437778151
• ISBN13: 9781437778151
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: William Andrew
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"