Toll from Coal

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Description

Mapping tool that shows estimates of mortality and morbidity impacts from coal fired power plants in the U.S.

Questions this resource can help answer

What are the impacts of coal fired power plants on air quality and health in my city?

How do I use this resource?

Mapping tool that allows you to visualize the mortality and morbidity impacts of coal fired power plants. You click on individual plant locations to see information about the plant including ownership, size, and emissions, and the health impacts related to PM2.5. Also shown are demographics of populations within 3 and 12 miles of the plant.

Resource information

Resource owner

Non-governmental organization

Format

Website

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

United States

Technical specifications

Methodology

Application of EPA’s COBRA model, which is a reduced form air quality model coupled with health impact functions derived from EPA’s BenMAP model.

Sectors

Energy generation

Other Specifications

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Description

Questions this resource can help answer

How do I use this resource?

Resource information

Technical specifications

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NYC Environment and Health Data Portal

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