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Dirty coal releases particulates into the upper atmosphere which in the short term tend to reduce the rate of global warming. The long term build up of CO2, however, has an inevitable effect.
Burning clean coal releases the CO2 without the "benefit" of the particulate. Although laws passed in the 1970s to reduce pollution worked very well, the net effect of the cleaner burning coal was to slightly accelerate global warming.
A better definition of 'clean coal' refers to a process of capturing carbon emissions from burning coal before they are released into the air. (Also known as carbon sequestration, as the process has to include some way of storing the CO2, probably underground.) There are various trials going on around the world, but there is nothing successful on a large scale yet. Part of the problem is how to guarantee the stored CO2 won't leak into the atmosphere at some stage in the future.
The effects of this clean coal, of course, if it worked, would mean we could burn all our reserves of coal without carbon emissions, which would be wonderful to slow down global warming. Not many people believe it will ever work, unfortunately!
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What are the positive effects of coal on the environment?
There are no positive effects of coal on the environment.
What are the effects of clean environment?
the effects of a clean environment are water pollution land pollution air pollution
What effects does burning gas and coal have on the environment?
air pollution green house gas effects destroys the of ozone layer
How does clean coal benefit the environment?
'Clean coal' is a hope that one day we will be able to trap and safely dispose of the carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal. So far this has not been done successfully or economically. Many people think it will never happen.
Coal mining effects on environment and its prevention?
Coal mining can do alot to the enviroment. Coal mining can pollute the air, and destroy habitats like forests and wetlands. Coal mining can do alot to the enviroment. Coal mining can pollute the air, and destroy habitats like forests and wetlands.
How does clean coal reduce the emission so2?
"Clean coal" primarily from the Powder River Basin, is low in sulfur content compared to other coal sources, and therefor produces less SO2 when combusted. " Clean Coal Technologies" use chemical methods of "scrubbing" SO2 from exiting flue gasses before they can be released to the environment. One byproduct of this technology is gypsum which can be used in wall board for construction.
Short-term effects of water use and management practices o the environment?
Short-term effects of water use and management practices in the environment is good for the overall health of the environment. These practices help preserve wildlife and clean water.
What are some disadvantage of clean coal?
Some disadvantages of clean coal is that it pollutes the air.
Does Coal affect the environment?
Yes, it does, negatively.Answer:Yes, coal dust is very bad for the lungs if inhaled and the soot is definitely bad for the soil. Coal is a naturally occurring portion of our environment and in the ground it is not a problem. The use or misuse of coal can be problematic. Modern techniques for the burning of coal produce only oxygen and water vapor. This process is referred to as clean coal burning. Answer:Burning coal, a fossil fuel, releases the carbon which is adding to the greenhouse gases causing global warming.
How do you make a coal thermal power plant environment friendly?
•Shut it down.•If that i not possible: •Clean the smoke (scrubbers etc) •Sequester the CO2
How are you damaging your environment using coal?
you are damaging the environment by burning coal because it realeses gases into the atmosphere.
Which source of energy is least damaging to environment?
coal
