Which of the following statements is not true?
A) There is sulfur in coal but not in oil or natural gas.
B) Much of the highest-quality U.S. coal, in terms of heat value is also high-sulfur coal.
C) Sulfur associated with coal can cause acid runoff from strip-mine spoils.
D) Scrubbers can remove sulfur gases from coal exhaust, but they consume considerable energy in so doing.
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