Systematic Review of Environmental Impacts of Methane Gas Emission in Coal Mines
Subject Areas : Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of all specializations
1 - Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Ahar branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran.
Keywords: Methane gas, coal mines, greenhouse gases, environmental impacts,
Abstract :
Methane gas is one of the main greenhouse gases that is released during the exploitation and production of coal from coal mines. In recent decades, the issue of methane emissions from coal mines has emerged as a major environmental challenge. This gas plays an important role in increasing global warming as a potent greenhouse gas, and uncontrolled emissions lead to serious environmental and economic problems. Also, the potential for methane self-ignition in coal mines, as a dangerous phenomenon, requires further environmental investigation and study. Given the importance of environmental protection and reducing greenhouse gases, a precise understanding of these effects and taking appropriate measures to reduce them is essential. Therefore, this article examines the environmental effects of methane emissions in coal mines and discusses strategies to reduce these effects. The results indicate that upgrading processes and using clean and sustainable technologies can be effective in reducing methane emissions from coal mines. For instance, the use of renewable technologies such as solar and wind energy instead of fossil fuels, and the promotion of clean and environmentally friendly technologies in the processes of coal exploitation and production, will be highly effective.
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