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Coal vs. Nuclear
Regarding which results in a greater radiological dose to the public:
"If you live within 50 miles of a nuclear power plant (pressurized water
reactor) - U.S. average ......... .009 mrem
"If you live within 50 miles of a coal-fired electrical utility plant
............ .003 mrem"
Source: http://www.ans.org/pi/raddosechart/pdfs/raddosechart.pdf
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