International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
VOLUME 25(19) (2024)
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Approaches to reducing the carbon footprint of mines within the framework of planned biorecultivation of technogenically disturbed lands
Svetlana Ivanova 1,2*, Anna Vesnina 3, Nataly Fotina 4, Alexander Prosekov 5
1Institute of NBICS-technologies, Kemerovo State University, 6 Krasnaya str., Kemerovo, 650043, Russia
2Department of TNSMD Theory and Methods, Kemerovo State University, 6 Krasnaya str., Kemerovo 650043, Russia
3Natural Nutraceutical Biotesting Laboratory, Kemerovo State University, 6 Krasnaya str., Kemerovo, 650043, Russia
4Phytoremediation of Technogenically Disturbed Ecosystems Laboratory, Kemerovo State University, 6 Krasnaya str., Kemerovo, 650043, Russia
5Laboratory of Biocatalysis, Kemerovo State University, 6 Krasnaya str., Kemerovo 650043, Russia
Abstract
Over the past decade, there has been a rapid increase in coal production and intensity of mining activities, primarily due to the use of the open-pit method. This has led to a corresponding increase in the negative impact on natural ecosystems, which are characterized by a unique biodiversity. Mining is an anthropogenic activity that can have a serious impact on natural components. It is known that active, inactive or abandoned mines can have a significant impact on the soils, flora, fauna, landscape, historical and archaeological heritage, aquatic and atmospheric environments surrounding these territories. To reduce their carbon footprint, it is possible not only to modernize mining technologies, but also to use plants with a high ability to phytoremediation, capable of absorbing carbon dioxide and other pollutants from the soil and air.
Keywords: Coal mining, coal mine, carbon footprint, greenhouse gases, reclamation, biorecultivation
Full length article – PDF *Corresponding Author, e-mail: pavvm2000@mail.ru Doi # https://doi.org/10.62877/72-IJCBS-24-25-19-72