ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT

IMPACT OF COAL MINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKER'S

HEALTH
ABSTRACT :
Coal mining causes massive damage to the ecosystem as a whole Coal is recognized to
have been the major source of energy in India. Coal is mainly mined using two methods
- "surface' or 'opencast and underground mining. The geological condition of a place
determines the method of mining. Coal mining is associated with the degradation of
natural resources and destruction of Habitat. It is also one of the largest and oldest
industries in the world. However, no information is available regarding the health status
of coal mine workers. Along with machines, large number of humans are also employed
in the Coal Mines industry. Air pollution and the dust or two major factors that affects
health of workers. Workers are always at risk of getting respiratory damage. Prolonged
exposure to coal mines dust may cause a variety of diseases like tuberculosis, heart
disease, lung cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, pneumonia & reproductive disorders
This paper focuses on the health implications of coal mine workers and the guidelines
regarding it. This paper also looks upon the impact of mining on vegetation and
environment.

KEYWORDS : Mining, disease, pollution, destruction, degradation

Submitted By : Sonali Tripathi (IUU19BAL060) & Yashvardhan Singh (IUU19BAL058)

Semester : VIII