Burning Coal Burning coal for power generation gives rise to a variety of wastes that must be controlled or at least accounted for. So-called ‘clean coal’ […]
The combustion of fossil fuels has a significant impact on the environment. Products such as carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), oxides […]
Mercury and Air Toxins Standards (MATS) An undesirable byproduct of the burning of coal is mercury emissions. On average, elemental mercury constitutes approximately 0.17 ppm of […]
Flyash: A result of Burning Coal Today about half of the energy produced in the U.S. is generated from burning coal. As a result, several byproducts […]
What is Acid Gas? Acid gas is a mixture of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, with small amounts of hydrocarbon gases and usually water vapor (according to Science Direct). […]
Early in American history scientists and naturalists grew concerned that America, and the world, were using natural resources faster than they could be replenished. Largely because […]
Net-Zero emissions have become a buzz phrase used by Presidential Candidates, state governments, and utilities as a goal to be achieved in the not too distant […]
Several states, including FCS’s home state of Maryland, have aggressive renewable energy goals. As more renewable energy sources come online, more conventional sources (e.g., coal, natural […]