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There are large deposits still available whereas oil is starting to run out and will get scarcer over the next few decades. Also there are coal deposits in friendly and stable countries whereas most of the world's oil available now is in unstable parts of the world and so may be subject to political uncertainty.
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The disadvantages are
- cannot be easily burned inside a car engine
- may add sulphur to the atmosphere
- less "green" than nuclear or wind energy.
The advantages are
- available in large quantities without federal subsidies or disruption to the world's food supplies
- cheaper source of energy than natural gas.
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How coal is recovered?
coal is recovered from mining
How is coal obtained?
By Mining
How do you mine coal?
Coal is mined by two methods: surface or 'opencast' mining or underground or 'deep' mining.The choice of mining method largely depends on the geology of the coal deposit. Underground mining currently accounts for a bigger share of world coal production than opencast; although in several important coal producing countries surface mining is more common.
Is coal easy to extract?
Yes coal is easy to extract. Especially surface mining. Underground mining is a little more difficult
What is the advantage and disadvantage of Coal?
The advantage is that we get more coal. The disadvantage is that is it a very dangerous job
What is China's mining?
i think coal is the biggest mining business there
Why coal mining is dangerous?
The biggest danger in retreat coal mining is the miners are removing coal pillars as the miners "retreat". The removal of coal pillars, which support the mine's roof, can cause mine collapse.
Is coal a mining product?
yes! coal is a mining product.
How coal is recovered?
coal is recovered from mining
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.
When was Kentucky Coal Mining Museum created?
The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum was created in 1994.
Where to mine coal on RuneScape?
FreeMining Guild - 37 coal rocks, the most in a single mining areaSouthern wilderness mining site - 34 coal rocksBandit camp mining site - 20 coal rocksDwarven Mine resource dungeon - 13 rocksDwarven Mine - 11 coal rocksNorth Crandor mining site - 7 coal rocksWest Lumbridge Swamp mining site - 7 coal rocksEdgeville dungeon mine - 6 coal rocksBarbarian Village mining site - 4 coal rocksAl Kharid mining site - 3 coal rocksNorth Edgeville mining site - 3 coal rocksMembersAbandoned Mine - 26 coal rocksCoal Trucks - 18 coal rocksLegends' Guild mining site - 13 coal rocksGrand Tree mine - 11 coal rocks (close to Grand Tree bank)Heroes' Guild mine - 11 coal rocksKeldagrim north-east mine - 9 coal rocksJatizso mine - 8 coal rocksTzHaar mine - 8 coal rocksKeldagrim entrance mining site - 7 coal rocksCentral Fremennik Isles mining site - 7 coal rocksRellekka mining site - 7 coal rocksArdougne sewers mine - 5 coal rocksKeldagrim south-west mine - 5 coal rocksSouth-east Ardougne mining site - 4 coal rocksDesert Mining Camp surface mining site - 4 coal rocksEvil Chicken's Lair mine - 4 coal rocksMiscellania & Etceteria Dungeon Mine - 4 coal rocksPirates' Hideout mining site - 4 coal rocksFalador mining site - 2 coal rocksKaramja mining site - 1 coal rockFight Arena mining site - 1 coal rock
Is coal mining a reliable source of energy?
Coal mining will not last for long because coal is becoming scarce.
What is the population of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company?
The population of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company is 39,785.
When was Yanzhou Coal Mining Company created?
Yanzhou Coal Mining Company was created in 1997.
When was Datong Coal Mining Group created?
Datong Coal Mining Group was created in 1949.
What is Datong Coal Mining Group's population?
Datong Coal Mining Group's population is 200,000.
