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Thermal pollution is more prevalent near

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Thermal pollution is more prevalent near Coal based power plants.
A common cause of thermal pollution is the use of water as a coolant by coal based power plants and industrial manufacturers. When the water used as a coolant is returned to the natural environment at a higher temperature, the sudden change in temperature decreases oxygen supply and affects the ecosystem.
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