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Massachusetts
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Massachusetts' economy are more than $3 billion.
- Using more than 4 million tons, Massachusetts ranks 37th in coal use.
- About 28% of the electricity used in Massachusetts is produced by coal.
- Massachusetts does not produce coal.
- Massachusetts has four coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ma.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ma.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Massachusetts_Kids_Facts.pdf
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