Environmental performance indicators of China's coal mining industry…
1. Introduction. More and more countries are concerned about reducing environmental risks that comprise land disturbances and carbon emissions, while increasing production efficiency in their domestic coal mining industry at the same time (Tsolas, 2011; Maiti and Ahirwal, 2019; Wu et al., 2019).There is indeed a growing …
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Coal
Economically, surface mining is a cheaper option for extracting coal than underground mining. About two and a half times as much coal can be extracted per worker, per hour, than is possible with underground mining. The environmental impacts of surface mining are dramatic. The landscape is literally torn apart, destroying habitats …
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Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining in India: A …
A Case Study on the effects of Coal Mining in the Environment Particularly in Relation to Soil, Water and Air causing a socio economic Hazard in Asansol-Raniganj Area, India IRJSS, 3(8), 39 ...
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True cost of coal: Coal mining industry and its …
The environmental impacts associated with conventional methods of coal mining and consumption can affect all components of the environment, and these impacts may be beneficial or harmful ...
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Coal and Air Pollution | Union of Concerned …
Table of Contents. Air pollution from coal-fired power plants is linked with asthma, cancer, heart and lung ailments, neurological problems, acid rain, global warming, and other severe environmental …
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Environmental, hydrological, and social impacts of coal and …
Characteristics of environmental impact of non-metal and coal mines are discussed. • Each mining facility poses a different level of risk to the environment. • Mining infrastructure should be designed maximum productively and sustainably. • Mining industry in Korea is decreasing but post-mining still harm the environment. •
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Waste management in the mining industry of metals ores, coal…
This work aims to review waste management in the mining industry of metals ores, coal, oil and natural gas. It includes an analysis and discussion on the possibilities for reuse of certain types of wastes generated from mining activity, and discusses the benefits, disadvantages and the impact of waste management on the …
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Environmental impact and health risk assessment …
Coal mining and usage significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, leading to global climate change and adverse health effects on both …
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(PDF) Environmental Impact of Coal Mining: A …
The environmental impacts associated with conventional methods of coal mining and consumption can affect all components of the environment, and these impacts may be beneficial or harmful ...
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Basic Information about Surface Coal Mining in Appalachia
Surface coal mining involves: removing parts or all of mountaintops to expose buried seams of coal, and. disposing in adjacent valleys the excess: "overburden" (rock above the coal seam), and. "interburden" (rock between coal seams). Overburden and interburden are disposed of in adjacent valleys because the broken rock will not all …
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12 Environmental Effects of Coal Mining
One of the most obvious (albeit perhaps least harmful) environmental effects of coal mining is noise pollution. Coal mining is a loud, day- and night-long process that disrupts the lives of those in the surrounding communities, reduces the quality of life and can go on for decades. #11 Loss Of Wildlife
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Negative Effects of Coal Mining
There are 2 ways to mine coal – Strip Mining and Underground Mining – both ways have their own impact to the environment and health. We know it but coal is such a cheap energy source that we don't want to let go of it. The negative effects of coal mining cannot be disputed: Destruction of Landscapes and Habitats: Strip mining also known ...
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Coal explained Coal and the environment
The Clean Air Act and The Clean Water Act require industries to reduce pollutants released into the air and water. The coal industry has found several ways to reduce sulfur and other impurities from coal. The industry has also found more effective ways of cleaning coal after it is mined, … See more
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Here's how the mining industry can respond to …
Forecasts indicate that climate hazards such as heavy precipitation, drought, and heat will get more frequent and intense, increasing the physical challenges to …
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10 Environmental Impacts of Coal, It's Mining and Power …
In the United States, coal accounts for roughly one-quarter of all energy-related carbon emissions. 2. Air Pollution. Air pollution from coal-fired power plants is linked with asthma, cancer, heart and lung ailments, neurological problems, and other severe environmental and public health impacts.
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Frontiers | Mining Employees Safety and the Application of …
Department of Economics and Management, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Background: Though the introduction of modern safer underground coal mining methods and automation, mine accidents still cause loss of lives, time, and money. This paper aims to analyze in detail the causes of safety and …
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(PDF) Impacts of Coal mining: a Review of Methods and
This review presents a systematic synthesis of the various methods and measures that have been used to investigate the effects of coal mining in India. A total of 87 peer-reviewed articles were ...
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An overview of the environmental impact of coal industry …
In this paper the environme ntal situation in the coal industry was te disposal areas, based on a. review of several sources is analyzed, and the most probable co nsequences of the type of waste ...
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Coal and Water Pollution | Union of Concerned Scientists
Coal mining. Mining operations can negatively impact water supplies, often with long-lasting effects. The fundamental issue involves contamination of nearby rivers, lakes, and aquifers by what comes out of a coal mine—usually highly acidic water containing heavy metals like arsenic, copper, and lead. The process is known as acid …
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Mining our green future | Nature Reviews Materials
Boldy, R. et al. Understanding the impacts of mining on ecosystem services through a systematic review. The Extractive Industries and Society 8, 457–466 (2021). Article Google Scholar
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West ia coal industry grapples with impact of climate …
West ia coal industry grapples with impact of climate crisis. Climate in Crisis. West ia's coal powered the nation for years. Now, many look to a cleaner future. "For a long time ...
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(PDF) Impact of Coal Mining on Environment
Impact of Coal Mining on Environment: A Study of Raniganj and Jharia Coal Field in India. October 2015 · IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities. Sribas Goswami. Coal mining adversely affects the …
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Coal Powered the Industrial Revolution. It Left …
Fossil Fuels. Coal Powered the Industrial Revolution. It Left Behind an 'Absolutely Massive' Environmental Catastrophe. Scenes from the end of coal: A …
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What Is The Environmental Impact Of The Mining Industry?
Mining is the extraction of minerals and other geological materials of economic value from deposits on the Earth. Mining adversely affects the environment by inducing loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and contamination of surface water, groundwater, and soil. Mining can also trigger the formation of sinkholes.
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South Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change Challenges …
How South African Mining Can Address Climate Change Challenges. South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in mining sales at risk from trade partners' carbon-reduction commitments and reduced local demand. The trade risk from …
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The future of coal in a carbon-constrained climate
Globally, the coal mining industry alone employs about 8 million people and creates revenues of more than US$900 billion a year 2. While growth in coal …
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The impact of coal mining on the environment and …
Coal is South Africa's major primary energy source, and plays a significant role in supplying the chemicals and steelmaking industries. The benefits of coal production are relevant in the light of South Africa's development priorities of job creation and economic growth. Even so, primary metal production and coal-based power generation industries, through their …
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Investigating the environmental impacts of coal mining …
China is the largest producer and consumer of coal in the world. The extraction of coal is increasing intensively to meet the needs of the ever-increasing population and industries. However, coal mining has resulted in environmental changes, including deforestation, air, water, soil, and landform deterioration. This study …
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The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: …
mining industry were working in the coal mining industry. Around 12,000 employees were working Around 12,000 employees were working in the whole coal value chain, which accounts for 0.7% of the ...
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Pressure to decarbonize: Drivers of mine-side emissions
Similarly, all mining companies will have their operation costs increasingly impacted by policies like carbon prices in the future. 1 A recent McKinsey study found that Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the mining industry as a whole totaled two billion metric tons (MT; 1 MT = 2,205 pounds) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) in 2018.
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