Environmentalists generally prefer scrubbers to the burning of low-sulfur coal as a solution to acid rain.

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Scrubbers are devices that remove sulfur dioxide from flue gases, while burning low-sulfur coal reduces the amount of sulfur dioxide released into the atmosphere. Scrubbers are generally preferred by environmentalists because they are more effective at removing sulfur dioxide than burning low-sulfur coal.

Environmentalists Generally Prefer Scrubbers to the Burning of Low-Sulfur Coal