Question

List down the drawbacks of a coal thermal power plant.

Answer 1

1. Thermal power plant uses fossil fuels to generate electricity, and these fossil fuels cause pollution.
2. Polluted air includes gases like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, etc., and other particulate matter. These are harmful for human beings as cause diseases like asthma.
3. A large water source is required to convert water into steam.
4. Its maintenance cost is high.