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Which is not an environmental cost associated with the use of coal? a particulates released into the atmosphere when coal is burned b degradation of land that is mined for coal c creation of highly radioactive waste d release of trace metals found in coal e transportation of coal from mine to power plant?

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C. creation of highly radioactive waste d release of trace metals found in coal, is untrue. Coal does not create any radioactive materials.
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