is electrical energy harmful to society-how?

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is electrical energy harmful to society-how?

2007-04-06 05:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by iNeedhelp 4 in Environment

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Lightning strikes are an example.
But, by and large electricity is not the problem. The generation of electricity is a major pollution problem. Coal fired power plants cause acid rain, and the US dumps 2.5 billion tons of CO2 into the air each year.

2007-04-06 05:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probably only that it needs to be produced usually with hydrocarbon fuels. Otherwise, it makes life much better.

2007-04-06 12:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Only if you grab a live wire.

2007-04-06 12:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by Surveyor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋