Coal is considered to be _____.
A) relatively clean when used responsibly
B) unusually dirty because of the amount of pollution and environmental damage that its use causes
C) a green technology when used following environmentally friendly guidelines
D) a renewable resource
E) a relatively expensive fuel even without full market pricing

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Coal is known to be an unusually dirty fuel due to the significant pollution and environmental damage it causes, including air pollution, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and disruption to landscapes and ecosystems. While some technologies like carbon capture and storage can reduce some of these impacts, the overall environmental toll of coal remains high compared to other energy sources.

Coal Is Considered to Be _____