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Minnesota
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Minnesota's economy are more than $2 billion.
- Using more than 19 million tons, Minnesota ranks 20th in coal use.
- About 62% of the electricity used in Minnesota is produced by coal.
- Minnesota does not produce coal.
- Minnesota has 13 coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/mn.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/mn.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Minnesota_Kids_Facts.pdf
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