... ecological conditions. To aid in coping with the ecological predicament, a framework has been developed in the present study to inspect the adverse environmental impacts and related health issues of coal mining. Design/methodology/approach The parameters for this study have been identified through...

...Galina Ivanova; John Rolfe; Stewart Lockie; Vanessa Timmer Purpose The coal mining industry makes a key contribution to the Queensland economy, and is the underlying driver of employment and economic conditions in many local and regional communities. This article aims to focus on how the social...

... Publishing Limited 2004 Generation and dissemination of information Risk management Environmental health and safety Hazards Coal mining Portugal Heavy metals were also found in the mines' water and in the landfill water. In the mines, manganese and cadmium were found. In the landfill...