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NRC: Burning fossil fuels costs the U.S. $120 billion a year — not counting mercury or climate impacts

October 22, 2009 by Joseph Romm
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A new report from the National Research Council examines and, when possible, estimates “hidden” costs of energy production and use — such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health — that are not reflected in market prices of coal, oil, other energy sources, or the electricity and gasoline produced from them.  The report... [read more]