Energy Fact – Solar panels are far less toxic than waste from coal and nuclear plants

Not every power plant waste product is equally dangerous. We compare the toxic materials used in solar panels and wastes from coal and nuclear. Solar is far-and-away a cleaner source of energy than traditional alternatives such as coal and nuclear. 

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How does the toxicity of various power plant wastes compare?

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