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Question: What is the largest source of toxic chemical emissions in the U.S.?

Answer: Electric Utilities

According to the EPA (based on 2002 data of toxic air pollution by industry), the electric utility industry produces more toxic emissions than every other source combined! While the figure includes utilities powered by sources other than coal, coal accounts for half of electrical output and tends to be a larger polluter than oil, gas, and nuclear.

EPA Toxic Emissions Chart
Source:
Christian Science Monitor, 3/31/05, "In Bid to Cut Mercury, US Lets Other Toxins Through"

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Question: What is the largest source of toxic chemical emissions in the U.S.?

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	You are here: Home → Engaging Quizes → Air Quality → What is the largest source of toxic chemical emissions in the U.S.? Question: What is the largest source of toxic chemical emissions in the U.S.? Answer: Electric Utilities According to the EPA (based on 2002 data of toxic air pollution by industry), the electric utility industry produces more toxic emissions than every other source combined! While the figure includes utilities powered by sources other than coal, coal accounts for half of electrical output and tends to be a larger polluter than oil, gas, and nuclear. Source: Christian Science Monitor, 3/31/05, "In Bid to Cut Mercury, US Lets Other Toxins Through" Montana Environmental Information Center Street Address: 107 W Lawrence St. #N-10, Helena, MT 59601 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1184 Helena, MT 59624 Phone: (406) 443-2520, Fax: (406) 443-2507, meic@meic.org