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| − | Lignite better known as brown coal, is a mineral found in the Australian state of [[Victoria]] and in east [[Germany]]. The most common use of lignite is the generation of [[electricity]]. It is the dirtiest burning type of coal, this is due to lignite containing a large amount of chemical impurities. These pollute the surrounding environment when lignite is used as a fuel for power generation. | + | '''Lignite''' better known as brown coal, is a mineral found in the Australian state of [[Victoria]] and in east [[Germany]]. The most common use of lignite is the generation of [[electricity]]. It is the dirtiest burning type of coal, this is due to lignite containing a large amount of chemical impurities. These pollute the surrounding environment when lignite is used as a fuel for power generation. |
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Latest revision as of 15:22, July 13, 2016
Lignite better known as brown coal, is a mineral found in the Australian state of Victoria and in east Germany. The most common use of lignite is the generation of electricity. It is the dirtiest burning type of coal, this is due to lignite containing a large amount of chemical impurities. These pollute the surrounding environment when lignite is used as a fuel for power generation.