Mine Closure in the Coal Industry Global and National Perspectives

For over a century, coal has provided much of the energy for development worldwide. The literature has documented the adverse environmental and social aspects of coal mining (Obeng-Odoom, 2020a). However, the threat of global warming means that the world is now looking for cleaner forms of energy. T...

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Published inCoal and Energy in South Africa p. 34
Main Authors Marais, Lochner, Nel, Etienne, Campbell, Maléne, Burton, Jesse
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Edinburgh University Press 15.10.2021
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International Relations
Mine closure
planning for closure
social consequences
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Summary:For over a century, coal has provided much of the energy for development worldwide. The literature has documented the adverse environmental and social aspects of coal mining (Obeng-Odoom, 2020a). However, the threat of global warming means that the world is now looking for cleaner forms of energy. The EU (European Union), for example, has a transition policy that will help to make Europe carbon neutral by 2050. In May 2019 the United Kingdom had its first week without using coal-generated energy. By 2030, more than half of India’s electricity capacity will be renewable. The pressure for cleaner forms of energy
ISBN:9781474487054
147448705X
DOI:10.3366/edinburgh/9781474487054.003.0003