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"Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, is the crack cocaine of the developing world." — Alan Zarembo, L.A. Times, 18 Nov. 2007

David Roberts

Published: Nov 20, 2007
Topic: Climate + Climate & Energy
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"Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, is the crack cocaine of the developing world."

— Alan Zarembo, L.A. Times, 18 Nov. 2007

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