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How Clean Is "Clean Coal"? (Video)

Presidential candidates are pushing "clean coal" but many suspect it is causing a rare form of blood cancer.
May 30, 2008  |  
 
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In a single year, less than one in 100,000 Americans contract a rare form of blood cancer. In Pennsylvania coal country, the rate is nearly five times higher. Many suspect "clean" coal is the cause. As the 2008 presidential candidates promote the potential of clean coal as an alternative fuel source, and as Congress prepares to debate energy legislation, ANP takes a look at the controversial practice of coal-ash dumping. This investigation brought to you in partnership with The Washington Independent. Check out the video to your right.

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