(EnergyAsia, September 28 2010, Tuesday) — With an estimated 1,400 active coal-fired power plants, China releases hundreds of million tons of coal ash that pose risk to public health and the environment, according to Greenpeace. Around 70% of China’s electricity is derived from coal, making coal ash the country’s single-largest source of solid waste. Last…
CHINA: Greenpeace warns of health and environmental risks from coal ash from power plants
Posted on September 27, 2010 by EnergyAsia