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Maryland
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Maryland's economy are more than $2 billion.
- Using more than 11 million tons, Maryland ranks 30th in coal use.
- Maryland has 2 underground mines and 14 surface mines.
- About 57% of the electricity used in Maryland is produced by coal.
- Maryland produces about 3% of the country's coal supply.
- Maryland has seven coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/cia/
html/tbl03p01p1.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/md.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/md.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Maryland_Kids_Facts.pdf
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