28Jan 2025
Coal Dust in Odisha Impacts Plant Carbon Uptake
Why in the news? A study highlights how coal mining dust in Jharsuguda, Odisha, reduces plants’ ability to absorb carbon, exacerbating global warming. The research underscores the need for effective dust control measures to protect local ecosystems. Coal Mining in Jharsuguda: Coal discovered in Jharsuguda, Odisha, in 1900; major coal producer, generating over 15 million …
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