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Iowa
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Iowa's economy are more than $1 billion.
- Using more than 20 million tons, Iowa ranks 18th in coal use.
- About 85% of the electricity used in Iowa is produced by coal.
- Iowa does not produce coal.
- Iowa has 19 coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ia.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ia.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Iowa_Kids_Facts.pdf
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