Clean coal technologies include all of the following except A)scrubbers that clean power plants' exhaust. B)face masks that protect the health of miners. C)the capture of CO₂ before it can be emitted. D)the use of higher-grade coal (anthracite)to produce fewer pollutants per unit of heat. E)fluidized-bed combustion to neutralize acidic compounds produced during combustion.

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Face masks that protect the health of miners are not considered a clean coal technology. Clean coal technologies are methods that reduce the environmental impact of coal energy generation, such as reducing emissions during the combustion process or improving efficiency. Face masks are a safety measure for miners' health, not a technology to make coal burning cleaner.

Clean Coal Technologies Include All of the Following Except