Proximity to coal-fired power plants and neurobehavioral ...
Introduction. Coal-fired power plants that are a major source of toxic air pollution including SO 2, NOx, particulate matter ≤10 μm (PM 10), and particulate matter ≤2.5 (PM 2.5) can adversely impact residents' health in the nearby communities [1, 2].In addition to pollutants that are emitted from the stack of power plants, communities may be exposed to coal ash, which is a waste product ...