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Oklahoma
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Oklahoma's economy are more than $1 billion.
- Using more than 20 million tons, Oklahoma ranks 19th in coal use.
- Oklahoma has one underground mine and seven surface mines.
- About 62% of the electricity used in Oklahoma is produced by coal.
- Oklahoma produces 0.2% of the country's coal supply.
- Oklahoma has five 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/ok.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/ok.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Oklahoma_Kids_Facts.pdf
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