A burning issue : the global footprint of coal-fired energy in the Netherlands
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Abstract:
In this paper Both ENDS and their partners from South Africa, Colombia and Indonesia examine the social and environmental impacts of coal mining. These countries are the major sources of the coal used in the Dutch energy sector. Coal mining causes amongst others large scale deforestation, acid mine drainage which pollutes fresh water sources and (forced) displacement of communities.
Authors:
Franck, A.
,
Wiertsema, W.
Series Title:
Both ENDS Briefing Paper
Country:
Colombia
,
Indonesia
,
Netherlands
,
South Africa
Category:
Research
Editor:
Parrott, N.
Keywords:
environmental degradation
,
mining
,
poverty
,
sustainable development
,
water
Language:
eng
Organization:
Both ENDS
PAGE:
36
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
Both ENDS
Year:
2011
Region:
South America
,
Southeast Asia
,
Western Europe
,
Southern Africa
Right:
© 2011 Both ENDS
Subject:
Environment and Natural Resources
Title:
A burning issue : the global footprint of coal-fired energy in the Netherlands