I live near a coal plant..should i be concerned?

First, coal combustion produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are suspected to cause climatic warming, and it is a source of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, which are harmful to human health and may be largely responsible for acid rain. Second, although not as well known, releases from coal combustion contain naturally occurring radioactive materials--mainly, uranium and thorium.

When coal is burned, these substances are released in coal plant smoke stack gases and fine particles that contaminate human lungs as well as air, water and soil near the plant. So people who live near the plants are likely to get a daily dose of these carcinogens with each breath they take, in the water they drink and in any food that is grown nearby.

Kentucky, the state most reliant on coal for power production, ranks number one in the per capita mortality rate at over 44 deaths per 100,000 adults, according to the report.

Other than the CO2 issue, coall plants are safe--if air quality standards are maintained. In the last 2-3 years, Bush has largely exempted the coal companies from having to comply with thelaw, however. So you should be very concerned--especially if you have children.

A Nuclear Power Station might be a ways higher because the revenue it might generate for the neighborhood population might a ways outweigh the hazards. The long run strategists might mostly agree that having such an amenity nearby might additionally carry the ability / schooling stages of the locals too. A Wind Farm with ample generators to generate the equal output as a nuclear energy station simply is not viable. So fairly you should not examine the 2. Wind Farms do have their situation although, ideally out within the ocean someplace, as those are horrible to appear at whilst there's extra then one.

No. There are no problems living near a coal plant. If you have any concerns, the mine should have a community liaison officer of environmental health and safety officer. Ask them