Problem
Environmental impacts of coal mining
Other Names:
Underground coal mining environmental hazards Nature:
The mining of coal produces disturbance to surface land and its ecosystems (particularly in the case of strip mining). It can also affect the quality and quantity of underground and surface waters, loss of vegetation and wildlife habitats, disturbance to animal populations, noise, dust, heavy traffic, loss of farming land and disruption of social life and established community interests.
Broader Problems:
Environmental impacts from miningEnvironmental hazards of coal energy Narrower Problems:
SilicosisUnderground coal fires Aggravates:
Increase in atmospheric concentration of methane Strategies:
Reducing methane emissions from petroleum productionReducing atmospheric methane concentrations References:
International Labour Organization: Prevention of Accidents Due to Electricity Underground in Coal MinesInternational Labour Organization: Prevention of Accidents Due to Explosions Underground in Coal MinesInternational Labour Organization: Prevention of Accidents Due to Fire Underground in Coal Mines Subject(s):
Environment → Environment Geology → Geology
Industry → Mining
Resources → Coal
Societal Problems → Hazards
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
17.11.2020 – 23:02 CET