Dear Editor: The coal plant on Charter Street must be shut down. This plant produces an immense amount of carbon dioxide, which only increases the rate of global climate change. Not only will acid rain become more prevalent, human health is at risk due to the increased pollution. Particulate pollution is especially a concern for people with asthma. Not only will the skies be cloudier, radioactive isotopes such as uranium are also being released. Mercury is also a heavy pollutant from coal plants that is getting into Madison lakes and bioaccumulating in the fish we eat.
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