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Coal, a nonrenewable resource, is the most abundant fossil fuel produced in the united states. although environmental laws and modern technologies have reduced the impact on the environment from the production of coal, coal mining continues to disrupt nearby aquatic ecosystems. high concentrations of toxins and heavy metals can be carried as run-off into nearby ponds and streams. how would this affect the sustainability of the aquatic habitat?

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