12 Environmental Effects of Coal Mining
ResultOne 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. Coal mining requires a large …
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The Economics of Coal in Kentucky: Current Impacts and …
impact of and prospects for the mining industry in Kentucky. Coal employment has been declining in the state for many years. Coal maintains a significant economic presence in some eastern Kentucky counties, but makes up only one percent of state-wide employment. Kentucky's coal … See more
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'Noticeable impact.' Coal jobs and production up in Eastern Kentucky.
ResultNovember 18, 2021 1:58 PM. Coal produced at an underground mine in Kentucky poured from the end of a conveyor onto a pile being used to load trucks in December 2018. Bill Estep bestep@herald ...
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(PDF) Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining and Emergent …
ResultThese assumptions align with prior studies that describe the adverse effects on the mental health and wellbeing of local communities exposed to open-pit coal mining [10, 13] and other industrial ...
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Life After Coal: The Decline and Rise of West ia Coal …
ResultThe human cost of this decline is all too apparent. Coal counties in Appalachia suffer high rates of heart disease, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and opioid abuse, leading them to have some of the lowest life expectancies in the country. West ia has the highest rate of drug abuse in the U.S., and thousands of …
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Decline of US coal pressures banks at the core of community …
ResultA band of 22 coal mining counties across West ia, Kentucky and ia have watched coal production decline to a quarter of the level seen just over a decade earlier, and coal jobs have fallen by 69.5%, as the U.S. shifts its power mix to lower-cost, lower-emission generation in the battle against climate …
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Mortality in Appalachian Coal Mining Regions: The Value of …
ResultUsing this estimate, we determined the cost associated with coal mining in Appalachia as $50.01 billion per year. After adjusting for other mortality risks, the VSL analysis continued to show excess costs relative to the economic benefits of mining. Estimates ranged from $8.236 billion to $18.166 billion.
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Coal and Water | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
ResultAs Kentuckians, we are intricately tied to the land for our health, economic well-being and identity. We know that what we do to the land, we do to ourselves.For more than 100 years, the coal industry has polluted our land, water, air and democracy while disrespecting the workers who create its profits. The worst …
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Kentucky Coal Association – Fueling Kentucky. Fueling …
ResultAbout US. Our mission is to provide effective leadership for the coal industry, ultimately enhancing the ability of the Kentucky coal industry to compete in domestic and world coal markets. Our membership represents both Eastern and Western Kentucky operations that mine coal through surface and underground methods. …
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Coal explained Coal and the environment
ResultThe U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates (as of October 2022) that in 2021, CO 2 emissions from burning coal for energy accounted for about 20% of total U.S. energy-related CO 2 emissions and for nearly 60% of total CO 2 emissions from the electric power sector. In the past, fly ash was released …
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Economic Contribution Of The Kentucky Coal Industry
Resultindustry employment. When direct and indirect economic effects are considered, the report estimates that the total economic contribution of the coal mining …
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How to Strengthen Kentucky's Industrial Economy
ResultKentucky's economic growth rate has lagged behind the national rate for eight of the past nine years. Notably, the state's growth rate from 2011 to 2012 was 24 …
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Coal Fact Sheet, Kentucky
ResultThe coal industry has provided employment, fuel, tax revenue, and economic growth. In 2014, the coal industry employed 11,586 people directly in coal mining jobs and indirectly provided approximately 36,000 jobs across the state. Kentucky ranks second nationally in number of employed miners. Recent declines in …
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"The Socioeconomic Impact of Coal in the Appalachian Region of Kentucky
ResultThe coal debate seems to be in a state of inertia. Proponents of coal claim the industry brings economic benefit to Kentucky. Environmentalists claim the industry creates irreparable harm to the Appalachian Mountain region. While these opinions are not unfounded, seldom do stakeholders explore the impact incurred …
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Coal's 'absolutely massive' environmental catastrophe
ResultCoal is the dirtiest fossil fuel and has contributed more to global warming than either oil or gas. By one estimate, 46% of all man-made greenhouse gases spewed into the atmosphere since 1750 have come from coal, raising seas that threaten major cities and supercharging hurricanes. The world has responded.
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The Decline of Kentucky's Coal Industry Has …
Result— As the coal industry has collapsed in Kentucky, companies have racked up a rising number of violations at surface mines, and state regulators have failed to bring a record number …
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The ABCs of Kentucky's economy • Kentucky Lantern
ResultKentucky's economy accounts for about 1% of the GDP (gross domestic product) of the United States, meaning we are to some extent at the mercy of what happens in that other 99% of the national economy. ... coal mining and horse racing and breeding, while very visible legacy sectors that in the case of …
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Kentucky Coal Mining Annual 2015 Economic Impact …
ResultThis would indicate that Kentucky's coal mining economic impact at year end (December 2015) is weaker than the 2015 annual average impact estimated in …
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The Economics of Coal in Kentucky: Current Impacts …
ResultEconomic Impact of Mining Wages Despite its overall decline in the region, mining is still a significant industry in certain counties—particularly in eastern Kentucky. Mining accounts for over 10 percent of total employment in eight eastern Kentucky counties, peaking at 23 percent in Knott County (see Figure 5).
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Local Economic Impacts of Coal Mining in the United …
ResultTable 3 shows the estimates of the impact of coal mining production over multiple decades on manufacturing employment. The results in Table 3 show small and statistically insignificant effects of coal mining on manufacturing employment. In the full specification in column five a one-million-ton increase in …
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energy.ky.gov kentuckycoal
Resultduction. The coal mining counties of eastern Kentucky produced 65.5 million tons of coal during 2011, contributing 62 percent of annual production, though tonnage …
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Socioeconomic Transition in the Appalachia Coal Region
ResultBy 1998, Appalachia's share of U.S. coal production had fallen by more than half to 41 percent, and continued to decline, reaching 27 percent in 2018 (EIA 2019). Meanwhile, its national share of coal employment declined from 85 percent in 1954 to 57 percent in 2018. The declining fortunes of the coal industry …
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An Economic Perspective on Coal Mining in Meghalaya
ResultIn 2012-13, revenue from this sector in the form of mineral concession fees, rents and royalties was to the tune of Rs. 357 crore which constituted about 27% of the state's own revenue receipts. ... For a state with weak revenue base, the loss of income due to the ban on coal mining will have a severe impact on the …
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What is the History of the Coal Industry in Kentucky?
ResultEconomic Impact: The coal industry has been a vital pillar of Kentucky's economy, providing employment opportunities and generating …
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What is the History of the Coal Industry in Kentucky?
ResultThe coal industry has played a significant role in shaping the history and economy of Kentucky. With a rich abundance of coal reserves, the state has been a major producer and exporter of coal for over a century. This article delves into the history of the coal industry in Kentucky, exploring its origins, growth, and …
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Future of the Coal Industry in Kentucky
ResultOther industry options for the coal industry have also been proposed since the decline in coal production. In Pikeville, Kentucky on a reclaimed surface mine outside of town an agriculture startup named AppHarvest has created a high tech greenhouse to provide multiple varieties of tomatoes, creating jobs for the region …
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Health effects of coal
ResultCoal Mining. Health effects from coal mining include: the release of methane (CH 4), a potent greenhouse gas estimated to account for 18% of the overall global warming effect triggered by human activities (CO 2 is estimated to contribute 50%).; the release of carbon monoxide (CO) from explosives, which pollutes the air and …
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The Socioeconomic Impact of Coal in the Appalachian …
Resultrevealed; a 1 percent increase in coal mining employment could decrease median income by 152 dollars. Also, a direct impact was revealed between coal mining …
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Kentucky
ResultKentucky - Agriculture, Manufacturing, Coal: Kentucky's economy—based on manufacturing, trade, mining, agriculture, and tourism and other services—varies by region. The Bluegrass is an affluent region with a large number of manufacturers and numerous amenities. The Pennyrile is likewise diversified and prosperous, but …
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