Within the academic discipline of cultural anthropology, according to the OED, matriarchy is a culture or community in which such a system prevails or a family, society, organization, etc., dominated by a woman or women. In general anthropology, according to William A. Haviland, matriarchy is rule by women.
Sources of sulfur dioxide pollution In 1963, more than 23 million tons of sulfur dioxide were discharged into the atmosphere of the United States. The fossil-fueled power plant is the chief contributor to sulfur dioxide emissions and accounts for over 40% of the total emission.
1 Sulfur dioxide (SO2): Coal plants are the United Statesâ leading source of SO2 pollution, which takes a major toll on public health, including by contributing to the formation of small acidic particulates that can penetrate into human lungs and be absorbed by the bloodstream. typical coal plant generates 3.5 million tons of CO2 per year 2. Burning coal is also a leading cause of smog, acid rain, and toxic air pollution. Some emissions can be significantly reduced with readily available pollution controls, but most U.S. coal plants have not installed these technologies.