Which of the following statements about energy sources is NOT correct?

A. Natural gas burns much more cleanly than gasoline.

B. Coal is easy to obtain with minimal environmental damage.

C. Oil can be refined into many different products, including plastics.

D. Nuclear energy can produce electricity without creating air pollution.

Option B, Coal is easy to obtain with minimal environmental damage.

Explanation:

The extraction of coal from beneath the earth's surface causes the following environmental issues -

a) Air pollution - Coal mining produces lot of coal dust which not only pollute the environment but is also injurious to health.

b) Water Pollution - The runoff from coal stock piles on mining sites during rainy season pollute the near by water bodies

c) Loss of Flora and fauna - Flora of coal mining region is cleared for extraction activities which causes loss of habitat and hence disturbs the ecosystem.

d) Noise pollution - Mining activities causes lot of noise.

Thus, it is clear that coal mining causes huge impact on environment and thus option B is incorrect.

B. Coal is easy to obtain with minimal environmental damage