Coal ash is a byproduct of power generation. It could be a good thing. | Sci NC скачать в хорошем качестве

Coal ash is a byproduct of power generation. It could be a good thing. | Sci NC

More than 100 tons of coal ash are produced every year in power plants that burn coal to generate electricity. When coal ash spilled into the Dan River in North Carolina from a holding pond at a Duke Energy power plant, the nation was awakened to the growing problem of how to safely store and possibly use coal ash. While coal ash (which is filled with toxic metals) is already approved by the EPA for use in cement, two engineers at North Carolina A &T University have created a building material out of coal ash that is fireproof, waterproof, super strong and ultra light. Funding for North Carolina Science Now provided by GSK. Sci NC Sci NC highlights the latest science stories from North Carolina and across the nation, interviews leading scientists, shares fascinating demonstrations and engages North Carolinians with all things science. Subscribe to the Sci NC Channel for more stories: @SciNC FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/watch/sci-nc/ Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Instagram:   / sci__nc   Twitter:   / mypbsnc   Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://pbsnc.org/app/. These stories are made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate/.