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Why is subbituminous coal more popular than bituminous coal for electricity production even though it produces less heat?

Even though subbituminous coal has a lower heat value than bituminous coal, it is more popular for electricity production because it is (more expensive) (less expensive) or
(easier to extract) and (last longer) (burns cleaner) or (hard to extract)?

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Answer:

easier to extract, burns cleaner

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