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How does coal mining affect the health of workers and nearby residents?

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Health effects of coal

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Coal 101: What's Wrong with Coal?

There are a number of negative health effects of coal that occur through its mining, preparation, combustion, waste storage, and transport. Negative health effects from coal use within the U.S. include:[1]

Reduction in life expectancy (particulates, sulfur dioxide, ozone, heavy metals, benzene, radionuclides, etc.)

Respiratory hospital admissions (particulates, ozone, sulfur dioxide)

Black lung from coal dust

Congestive heart failure (particulates and carbon monoxide)

Non-fatal cancer, osteroporosia, ataxia, renal dysfunction (benzene, radionuclides, heavy metals, etc.)

Chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, etc. (particulates, ozone)

Loss of IQ from air and water pollution and nervous system damage (mercury)

Degradation and soiling of buildings that can effect human health (sulfur dioxide, acid deposition, particulates)

Global warming (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide)

Ecosystem loss and degradation, with negative effects on health and quality of life.

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