Which of the following is NOT a drawback of burning coal for electricity?
A) Coal reserves in the U.S. are plentiful.
B) Much of the coal mined is through mountain top removal and valley fill, which leads to major environmental problems near the mine sites.
C) When burned, coal gives off a high amount of sulfur compounds and mercury.
D) Toxic coal ash much be stored indefinitely.

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Coal reserves in the U.S. are indeed plentiful, which is not a drawback of burning coal for electricity. The other options (B, C, D) describe significant environmental and health drawbacks associated with coal mining and combustion.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Drawback of Burning