SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES DUE TO COAL MINING
Why in the news?
- A survey by the National Foundation for India highlights severe health issues due to prolonged exposure to coal mining pollutants in six districts across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
- It reveals widespread respiratory problems such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, and skin ailments like eczema and fungal infections among mine workers and residents.
Source: Clevenland
Pollutants due to Coal mining:
- Coal mining activities release significant quantities of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants into the atmosphere.
- These emissions are major contributors to the formation of smog, acid rain, and air pollution.
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