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Archaeological records indicate that people burned coal over 4,000 years ago in Wales. Coal is second only to oil as an energy source in the world. Approximately 70% of the world's coal production is used to generate 40% of the world's electricity, 12% is made into coke used to produce 70% of the world's steel, and the remaining 18% is used for other industrial and domestic purposes. Countries deriving a majority of their electricity from coal combustion include Poland (96%), South Africa (90%), Australia (84%), China (80%), The United States (56%), and Denmark (52%). Approximately 18% of Canada's electricity is generated by using coal.
In Canada, all cement plants, with the exception of a white cement plant in Ontario, use coal in their manufacturing process. A total of 1.2 million tonnes of coal was used to produce 13.5 million tonnes of cement in 2003.
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How much coal is used in this world a year?
Ive actually researched this and about 10 million pounds of coal is used in a year in the U.S.A and nearly a billion around the world i hope this information helps
What are the advantages and disadvantages of coal mining?
Coal mining has many very bad cons and drawbacks. For one, it is highly dangerous. Coal mines have been known to collapse in on workers, trapping or killing them. The dust and dirt and materials in the mines and air around the mines can be polluting and can be very harmful when breathed in or on the skin, especially for longer periods of time. Coal is a finite resource. It take millions of years to replenish itself. With the limited amounts constantly being mined and used for energy, the resources of coal around the world are depleting. If mining continues, eventually there will be pretty much no more coal left. The effects of burning and using the mined coal for energy also cause pollution and are bad for the environment.
How long will the World coal reserves last?
It was predicted that our coal resources will last for around 250 years more. I am reluctant to agree with this statement though. Our oil reserves are expected to run out within the next 50 years if technology does not advance enough to give us alternatives. When this happens, our coal consumption will rise and exhaust the reserves much sooner than predicted.
Where are the largest coal deposits in the world?
There is some discussion of this in Jeff Goodell's "Big Coal." 25% of the world's "recoverable" coal deposits are in the United States (270 billion tons.) Russia is next with 176 billion tons, much of which is in areas difficult to mine. This information is on page xvi in the introduction of his book. You will probably find move specific information about your question if you investigate his book's sources as listed in the Notes section of his book.
Peat lignite and anthracite are all forms of?
Peat is decayed vegetation probably thousands of years old but which has not been converted to coal. Lignite is called brown coal, again vegetable matter that has not become true coal. Anthracite is a very pure form of coal much valued for steam engines.
How much coal is produced each year?
In 2003, excluding lignite, total of 5,118,800,000 tons of coal was produced around the world.
How much coal is used in this world a year?
Ive actually researched this and about 10 million pounds of coal is used in a year in the U.S.A and nearly a billion around the world i hope this information helps
How much coal does India have?
India has the fourth largest coal reserves in the world. They have a lot of coal!
Can a pedo get introuble for being around a miner?
I hear that coal miners won't have much to do with them. Can't guess about other miners.
Do they make coal in other countries?
Coal is found all around the world. There is much more coal than there is oil. The first use of coal known to history was in China, which is still one of the world's largest producers. Other major producers include Canada, Autralia, the USA, India, and many more.
How much coal is there in Illinois?
I live in Illinois you could go mining for decades!.there is enough to go around the world 2 and a half times!
How much coal does the world have left to supply?
200 years
What country is the worlds leading coal producer?
According to the World Coal Institute: The largest coal producing countries are not confined to one region.The top five producers are China, the US, India, Australia and South Africa. Much of global coal production is used in the country in which it was produced, only around 16% of hard coal production is destined for the international coal market.Global coal production is expected to reach 7000 Mt in 2030 - with China accounting for around half the increase over this period. Steam coal production is projected to have reached around 5200 Mt; coking coal 620 Mt; and brown coal 1200 Mt.
How much of coal is being used?
Worldwide, about 6 billion tons a year.
How much coal is burned world wide each day?
I don't have the answer
How much coal does it take to power Ontario?
around 10 short tons
What are the advantages and disadvantages of coal mining?
Coal mining has many very bad cons and drawbacks. For one, it is highly dangerous. Coal mines have been known to collapse in on workers, trapping or killing them. The dust and dirt and materials in the mines and air around the mines can be polluting and can be very harmful when breathed in or on the skin, especially for longer periods of time. Coal is a finite resource. It take millions of years to replenish itself. With the limited amounts constantly being mined and used for energy, the resources of coal around the world are depleting. If mining continues, eventually there will be pretty much no more coal left. The effects of burning and using the mined coal for energy also cause pollution and are bad for the environment.
