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Process of Coal Formation

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  Introduction Coal is one of the most valuable fossil fuels and the one that needs to be replaced as soon as possible for various environmental reasons. Why? Because it is non-renewable, it is important to understand how coal is formed to truly value this resource. Currently, it is being exploited at an unchecked rate simply because it is easily available.   Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had published a report whose highlight was that the state of climate today is at Code Red, which means there have to be steps taken right now like those taken by the Mohit Aggarwal   Aastha Group , else the human race is doomed for good. So, our energy dependency on coal needs to shift. Let us begin by exploring more about how coal is formed. Carbonation The process of coal formation is known as carbonation. It takes millions of years to form. When dead vegetation gets buried under the surface of Earth and decomposes, ultimately becoming coal, all of this happens unde
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Climate Code red: role of perpetual coal usage

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  Introduction Since the beginning of time, coal has been known to keep humans warm. The human dependency on coal has been perpetual. But it comes at a great price, the environmental damage burning of coal causes is tremendous. A double-edged sword is an apt phrase to explain it. The recent report published by the United Nations places the world under Climate Code Red. Let us understand this further. Environmental Impact of using Coal Coal is the source of major pollutants worldwide, like: ●      Mercury- Coal plants are majorly responsible for mercury emissions. Mercury can damage child development, threaten the nervous, immune, and digestive systems as well. ●      Pollutants like Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, Soot (Particulate matter) are also released from the burning of coal. ●      Heavy metals like Cadmium, Lead, volatile, and arsenic organic compounds emission too are a result of usage of coal. ●      Another important aspect of this is the Carbon dioxide emiss
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