According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, fly ash is a byproduct of burning coal in a boiler to produce electricity. It is a fine, powdery material composed mostly of silica, tan in color and its particles are spherical. Although useful in cement and concrete applications, there are dangers of fly ash.
Autism is a communication disorder that affects a growing number of children each year. More money and time are spent on scientific research to isolate the causes of autism, resulting in more information as to what causes this disease.