Wind power has a significant cost advantage over nuclear power and has become competitive with coal-fired power plants in many places.

与核能相比，风力发电具有显著的成本优势，已经在多方面与燃煤电厂形成竞争。

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About 50 coal-fired power plants, like the one in Bergheim, Germany, are scheduled to begin operating in Europe.

在欧洲大约有50座像位于德国贝格海姆（Bergheim）一样的煤炭发电厂将投入使用。

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"Unfortunately, coal-fired power plants are closer to cities, " said Klose.

“不幸的是，火力发电站都距离城市很近，”Kolse说。

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He also led a study that showed that airborne particles produced by automobile exhaust, industry and coal or oil fired power plants can cause blood pressure to rise to dangerous levels.

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