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Headline: Graphic: Coal in Context
Original URL: http://unc.news21.com/index.php/stories/332.html
Short Original URL: http://11.news21.com/nu220
Summary: Our nation’s electricity is generated from a foundation of coal that crosses state and national borders. As coal moves from the ground to our homes, there are consequences that transcend power lines. Explore the graphic to see where your coal comes from and how it affects health in your state.
Reporting Process: This story was developed during a seminar focused on understanding energy, particularly coal, and how to tell complex stories online.
Authors: Whitney Baker (North Carolina) , Kristen Long (North Carolina) , Jeffrey Mittelstadt (North Carolina)