Which form of producing electrical energy produces the highest amount of CO2 per unit of energy, when expressed as a percentage of emissions released by burning coal directly?

a. natural gas
b. coal-fired electricity
c. Coal
d. oil sand
e. synthetic oil and gas produced from coal


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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