"Coal contains traces of naturally occurring minerals and metals. When coal is burned to produce electricity, these trace constituents are oxidized and small concentrations are released into the air, water, and land. Allegheny Energy’s coal-fired power plants release some or all of the chemicals listed below."
"Barium
Barium is a silver-white metal used in X-ray procedures and in the manufacture of steel and glass. Barium compounds are relatively abundant in soils. Plants and animals ingest barium in their diets and some plants (such as Brazil nuts) have high concentrations of barium. Barium also can be found in some well water, and trace amounts of barium compounds can be found in coal. When electric generating facilities burn coal, combusted barium compounds attach to ash particles. The vast majority of the ash particles are captured before they can go up the facility’s stacks. In large amounts, barium could cause breathing problems, kidney damage, and muscle weakness. Since barium occurs naturally in soil, experts who assess risk say it is unlikely that the small concentration of barium in power plant ash significantly increases the amount that occurs naturally."
So... seems as if the "chemtrail" crowd has something further complicating their efforts... there is now a known and monitored source for atmospheric Ba.
Has this fact been accounted for by Carnicom, et. al? Somehow, I seriously doubt it, but... if so, show me a link!
Found my own answer on the connection between Ba and power generation:
http://www.alleghenyenergy.com/Envi...
"Coal contains traces of naturally occurring minerals and metals. When coal is burned to produce electricity, these trace constituents are oxidized and small concentrations are released into the air, water, and land. Allegheny Energy’s coal-fired power plants release some or all of the chemicals listed below."
"Barium
Barium is a silver-white metal used in X-ray procedures and in the manufacture of steel and glass. Barium compounds are relatively abundant in soils. Plants and animals ingest barium in their diets and some plants (such as Brazil nuts) have high concentrations of barium. Barium also can be found in some well water, and trace amounts of barium compounds can be found in coal. When electric generating facilities burn coal, combusted barium compounds attach to ash particles. The vast majority of the ash particles are captured before they can go up the facility’s stacks. In large amounts, barium could cause breathing problems, kidney damage, and muscle weakness. Since barium occurs naturally in soil, experts who assess risk say it is unlikely that the small concentration of barium in power plant ash significantly increases the amount that occurs naturally."
So... seems as if the "chemtrail" crowd has something further complicating their efforts... there is now a known and monitored source for atmospheric Ba.
Has this fact been accounted for by Carnicom, et. al? Somehow, I seriously doubt it, but... if so, show me a link!