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Climate impacts on coal, from resource assessments through to environmental remediation

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This paper discusses the coal cycle from exploration through mining to end uses and environmental remediation, primarily from the perspective of elements in the cycle that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climatic change. The differences between resource estimates are noted. Coal transport by rail, barge, and ocean-going vessels are compared. The major end-use technologies are mentioned in the context of the coal value chain. Water availability is identified as a major uncertainty that could be further complicated by climate change. The major flows that are produced by down-stream cleanup of environmental emissions are discussed in terms of the movement of bulk solids. Typical impacts of temperature change, changes in precipitation, sea level rise, and decrease in sea ice in this cycle are summarized. Finally, while noting the negative impacts of climate changes in the Arctic, the opportunities that may arise from these are also discussed. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013

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  • James Ekmann, 2013. "Climate impacts on coal, from resource assessments through to environmental remediation," Climatic Change, Springer, vol. 121(1), pages 27-39, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:climat:v:121:y:2013:i:1:p:27-39
    DOI: 10.1007/s10584-013-0952-8
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    1. Fanny Groundstroem & Sirkku Juhola, 2019. "A framework for identifying cross-border impacts of climate change on the energy sector," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 39(1), pages 3-15, March.

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