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A coal power plant emits at least ten times more radiation than a nuclear power plant due to the radioactive elements contained in the ash.

Jan 15, 2023•1 min read

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A coal power plant emits at least ten times more radiation than a nuclear power plant due to the radioactive elements contained in the ash.

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