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South Carolina
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to South Carolina's economy are more than $1 billion.
- Using more than 13 million tons, South Carolina ranks 28th in coal use.
- About 40% of the electricity used in South Carolina is produced by coal.
- South Carolina does not produce coal.
- South Carolina has 12 coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/sc.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/sc.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/South_Carolina_Kids_Facts.pdf
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