[PDF] Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining
Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative effects and an increase in the positive effects caused by mine projects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact …
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(PDF) Impacts of Coal mining: a Review of Methods and
For a genuine and thorough interpretation of coal mining impacts, it is quite important to understand the direct as well as the far-reaching environmental and social consequences of coal mining.
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Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining …
1.1. Environmental impacts associated with coal mining methods. Coal mining can be done by two methods, open-pit and underground, where each one has a list of environmental impacts. First, open-pit mining involves digging for coal near the ground surface. Open-pit mining destroys trees, plants, soil, forests, and wildlife habitats.
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How does the environmental impact of mining for clean …
Mining, whether for fossil fuels or metals used in clean energy technologies, has serious environmental impacts, and it's hard to make apples-to-apples comparisons—except in terms of their impact on climate change, where clean energy mining is clearly better. May 8, 2023
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Coal mining method with near-zero impact on the ecological environment …
In order to avoid the destruction of underground aquifers in the eco-environment frangible area caused by the exploitation of coal resources, a new coal mining method with near-zero impact on aquifers (MNIA) was proposed according to the advantages of strip mining and backfill mining methods to effectively control …
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Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining
1.1. Environmental impacts associated with coal mining methods. Coal mining can be done by two methods, open-pit and underground, where each one has a list of environmental impacts. First, open-pit mining involves digging for coal near the ground surface. Open-pit mining destroys trees, plants, soil, forests, and wildlife habitats.
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Conflict implications of coal mining and environmental
Impact of coal mining on water quality of three artificial lakes in Morozini River Basin (Treviso, Santa Catarina State, Brazil). Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia, 23 (3), pp. 271–281. Munnik, V., G. Hochmann, M. Hlabane and S. Law 2010. The social and environmental consequences of coal mining in South Africa: A case study. Cape Town ...
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Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Mexico
• Land-use zoning allows planning for mining activities in harmony with environmental priorities and with other economic sectors. • The Mexican government is well staffed to …
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Air pollution and mortality impacts of coal mining: Evidence …
1. Introduction. Coal is a major source of air pollution and harms public health. Many studies have examined the impact of burning coal (Cesur et al., 2017, Clay et al., 2016, Beach and Hanlon, 2018, Johnsen et al., 2019), but few address the fact that producing coal also generates pollution.Coal mining generates pollution in three ways.
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Tracing the toxic impact of B.C. coal mining
Wyatt Petryshen, mining policy and impacts researcher for the environmental group Wildsight, is pictured in front of a coal processing plant near Elkford, B.C. (Camille Vernet/Radio-Canada ...
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Understanding the impacts of mining on local environments …
J-WAFS researchers Scott Odell, a visiting researcher in MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, and John Fernández, a professor in MIT's Department of Architecture, are examining climate change, copper mining, and desalination, and their environmental and social impacts on Indigenous communities, glaciers, and …
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Impacts of Coal mining: a Review of Methods and Parameters Used in …
The removal and processing of coal at the mining site and its transportation to a power station distresses the environment. 2 Various methods have been used to assess the impacts of coal on human health and the environment during its complete life cycle. 3 The external costs of coal mining and transportation have also been attempted in a …
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The Environmental Impact of Coal Mining and Extraction
The environmental impact of coal mining extends to human health, particularly for communities living in close proximity to mining operations. Inhalation of airborne …
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Human health and environmental impacts of coal …
Coal combustion and CO x (CO 2 & CO) impacts on environment and health. Coal is an important source of energy around the world—approximately 41% of the world's electricity is generated from outdoor coal combustion (Nataly Echevarria Huaman and Xiu, Jun. 2014). However, indoor coal combustion is only used for domestic energy …
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Environmental impact and health risk assessment due to coal mining …
Environmental Geochemistry and Health - For research papers in the topic of coal geology and coal chemistry, Pillai et al. studied the Lower Permian Gondwana rocks in Rajhara, Damodar Basin, India.It analyzes the flora and geochemical data within the sequence to gain insights into marine ingressions and the depositional environment …
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Environmental impact assessment of coal mining at Enugu, …
Introduction. Nigerian Coal Corporation started mining in 1916 at Onyeama Coalfield, Enugu (Onwukeme Citation 1995), and in October 1977, their operations became mechanized (Asogwa Citation 1988).A literature search was unable to find any work carried out on environmental impact of mineral exploitation at a coal mined site in south …
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Coal, climate and change: The narrative drivers of Australia's coal …
Regional concerns about the impact of coal mining or of climate change on other existing industries are also often overlooked. Coal mining's large appetite for water can pose threats to agriculture – with many regional farmers and communities strong opponents of coal mines on this basis [89], [90]. Tourism too – a substantial regional ...
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The Environmental Impact of Coal Mining and Extraction
The environmental impact of coal mining extends to human health, particularly for communities living in close proximity to mining operations. Inhalation of airborne pollutants from coal mining activities can lead to respiratory diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The fine particles released during coal combustion are ...
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Occurrence, fractionation characteristics and human …
Surface water and sediment rare earth elements (REEs) concentrations can reflect the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. Variations in formation …
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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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Effects of Mining – Environmental Justice in Mexico
Modern mining is an industry that causes significant environmental damages. Given its importance for the economy of countries around the world, it is common that mining companies disregard or seek to hide the effects of mining on local populations. Mexico is among the largest mineral producers of the world. It is the largest silver producer and ...
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The future of coal in a carbon-constrained climate
Planning for alternative regional economic futures to substitute for coal requires a clearer understanding of the upstream and downstream links of coal mining …
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Coal Mining Impacts on Baseflow Detected Using Paired …
Large-scale coal mining not only disturbs natural landscapes but also alters catchment hydrological processes. Although investigating how mining activities such as open cut and/or underground mining change catchment baseflow is critical for understanding mining-related hydrological mechanisms and for helping water resource …
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Negative Effects of Coal Mining
The effects of mining coal on the environment. 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:
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Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research …
2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect …
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Coal and gas fail the test when it comes to environmental impact
There has been an acceleration in the number of coal seam gas and mining proposals approved in Australia. Since 2010, eight projects have been given the green light in Queensland alone. All ...
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Effects of Mining – Environmental Justice in Mexico
Given its importance for the economy of countries around the world, it is common that mining companies disregard or seek to hide the effects of mining on local populations. Mexico is among the largest mineral …
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What Is The Environmental Impact Of The Coal Industry?
Coal mining also disrupts the normal use of land which could include: hunting, agriculture, livestock grazing, lumber, or even human settlements. Mining not only alters the topography of land, but also destroys the soil and pushes plants and animals from their natural habitat. ... Environmental Impact Of The Coal Industry On Wildlife . …
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Accident in Mexican coal mine is reminder of the urgency to …
The mines that dot the State of Coahuila operate under a constant threat of roof collapse, water flooding, and methane explosions. The coalfields of the Sabinas …
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