Historically, coal has offered both benefits and costs to urban areas. In a new paper, researchers examined studies on how differences in the local availability of coal affect a variety of factors, including health and population growth. They conclude that policymakers need to consider both current and future payoffs when designing environmental regulation.
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Source: Phys.org