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Nebraska
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Nebraska's economy are more than $500 million.
- Using more than 10 million tons, Nebraska ranks 32nd in coal use.
- About 59% of the electricity used in Nebraska is produced by coal.
- Nebraska does not produce coal.
- Nebraska has seven coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ne.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ne.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Nebraska_Kids_Facts.pdf
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