Closing coal plants in environmental justice communities first would save more lives: Study

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By Kristina MarusicJan 16, 2025, 11:05 am107 pts
PITTSBURGH — As coal-fired power plants shut down in favor of cleaner, cheaper energy sources, prioritizing the shut-down of the plants in vulnerable communities could yield greater public health benefits and save additional lives, according to a new study. The study, published in Environmental Science &…

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