 |
 |
|
Washington
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to Washington's economy are more than $2 billion.
- Using more than 5 million tons, Washington ranks 36th in coal use.
- Washington has two surface mines and no underground mines.
- About 7% of the electricity used in Washington is produced by coal.
- Washington produces about 0.4% of the country's coal supply.
- Washington has one coal-fired power plant.
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/wa.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/wa.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/Washington_Kids_Facts.pdf
|
|
