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Toxic substances from coal energy: an overview.

C M Shy

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |October 1, 1979
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    Increased coal use poses environmental risks. Addressing coal mine worker safety, land reclamation, combustion product health effects, and toxic waste is crucial for sustainable energy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Occupational Health
    • Energy Policy

    Background:

    • Historical coal use presents significant environmental challenges.
    • Current technologies offer partial mitigation, but full integration is lacking.
    • Increased coal utilization necessitates advancements in mining, emissions control, and waste management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address critical environmental and health concerns associated with increased coal consumption.
    • To focus on four key issues identified by the Committee on Health and Environmental Effects of Increased Coal Utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and technological assessments.
    • Analysis of health and safety data related to coal mining.
    • Evaluation of environmental impacts from coal combustion and waste disposal.

    Main Results:

    • Coal mine worker health and safety remain significant concerns.
    • Reclamation of arid lands affected by surface mining presents unique challenges.
    • Health effects of coal combustion products require further investigation.
    • Toxic trace elements in coal combustion wastes pose environmental risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite technological improvements, significant environmental and health issues persist with coal utilization.
    • Urgent attention is needed for mine safety, land reclamation, combustion byproduct impacts, and toxic waste management.
    • Further research and policy development are essential for mitigating the adverse effects of increased coal consumption.

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