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New Potential Toxin Found in Coal Burning Emissions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 30, 2017
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Scientists have discovered a particle, created when coal is burned, that had never before been identified as part of that process. Preliminary studies show it is toxic to some fish. And there’s concern it could also be dangerous to humans. Robbie Harris reports.
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