TOOLKIT

COAL BLOODED CAMPAIGN
Coal Blooded: Putting Profits Before People is a joint report which
analyzes Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide ( ) emissions
in conjunction with demographic factors –race, income, and
population density – to rank the environmental justice performance
of the 378 of the nation’s coal fired power plants. State Reports to
look for: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Why the Coal Blooded Campaign?
The fact is simple: America is hooked on coal— and
that addiction has remained constant for at least four
decades. While many other countries are moving
toward cleaner energy sources, 44.6 percent of the
U.S.’s electricity comes from coal-fired power plants,
which is still relatively unchanged from an historic
low of approximately 44 percent in 1972. This
section will help inform Youth Council/College
Chapters about the truth of American electricity
consumption and will help guide a younger
generation away from our dependence on harmful
fossil fuel based energy production processes. The
Coal Blooded Report and Companion Toolkit will be
used as guide with tools to help educate not only the
Youth Council/College Chapter but also schools and
surrounding communities about the impacts of coal.
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