Which of the following statements regarding coal is false?
A) Coal combustion results in acid rain and mercury pollution.
B) Coal provides energy at a higher cost than oil shale.
C) Coal mining results in acid mine drainage.
D) Coal deposits are known in every geological period since the Devonian.
E) Electrical utilities consume about 90% of U.S. coal production.

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Coal generally provides energy at a lower cost compared to oil shale, not higher. Oil shale extraction and processing are more complex and expensive than coal mining and usage.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Coal Is False