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Give three disadvantages of using coal.
Topic: Coal
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(1) It is non-renewable — heavy use will exhaust the reserves. (2) Burning coal pollutes the air and adds to global warming. (3) Much Indian coal has a low calorific value and leaves ash, making it an inefficient fuel.
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