Reducing Power Station Pollution

Question 1

How can Power Station emissions be reduced?

Answer 1

By using less electricity
Removing sulfur and toxic chemicals from gas, coal and oil before burning
Using alternative renewable sources (eg. solar, wind and hydroelectric energy).

Question 2

How can Sulphur Dioxide be removed from chimney gases?

Answer 2

By wet scrubbing with either a spray of calcium oxide and water or using seawater