Description

Overview:

Coal is the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel and a huge contributor to climate change, air pollution, and land disruption. It is a chemically complex, rock-like hydrocarbon that contains heavy metals (e.g., mercury and lead), sulfur, and radioactive material. Coal is mined from the Earth and burned to convert chemical energy to heat. Coal is primarily used to generate electricity and for heating.

Subject:

Physical Science

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Module

Provider:

Stanford University

Provider Set:

Understand Energy Learning Hub

Date Added:

08/19/2024