Geochemical and Isotopic Characterization of Coal Combustion Residuals: Implications for Potential Environmental Impacts

<p>Coal fired power plants are ubiquitous in the United States and most developed countries around the world, providing affordable electricity to consumers. In the US, approximately six hundred power plants generate 136 million tons of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs) annually, encompassing fl...

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Main Author: Ruhl, Laura
Other Authors: Vengosh, Avner
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10161/5824