Bituminous coal

discovery and production of coal was vital to the creation of the modern world as it’s abundance sparked the industrial revolution, paved the way for the creation of Watts steam engine. It also allowed us to manufacture materials that were never able to be made before efficiently, gave electricity to cities and allowed the economy of many small countries to improve dramatically in a short period of time. The industrial revolution would not have been possible without coal powering the thousands…

leak on the displacement of populations. Of course some environmentalists are indeed coming around to nuclear energy. That 's because the nuclear fission process produces virtually no greenhouse gas emissions—unlike the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. Nuclear power can provide a reliable, steady stream of electricity that 's not dependent on a shining sun or blowing winds, giving it an advantage—in some people 's minds —over its renewable competitors. But in addition,…

Simply having a discussion “climate change” already causes an immediate segregation of a group for and against. People such as Marco Rubio, and James Inhofe are notable figures who have spoken out against this issue. They both go surprisingly in-depth in trying to prove that there has been no significant warming ‘over the past 18 years’, even though Dr. Michael Mann clearly states that, in the minds of those in the global scientific community, there is no doubt that global warming and climate…

If they tend to produce more bad than good, they are immoral. If the harm done to society by these practices is sufficiently serious, then legislation might be passed, subjecting the action to legal as well as moral sanctions.” (p. 49). Although the coal mine does create many “good” consequences for society it can create a nightmare for those people who live near the mine. For example, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (1977) was passed to ensure the mines protected the surrounding…

Crucible Essay By definition, a crucible is a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. Everybody faces crucibles everyday in their life in which they are faced with a decision they have to make. One day this could be a minor crucible and another could be a major crucible. On April 19, 2017, Good Friday,I faced the biggest crucible so far. It turned out this Good Friday was the worst Friday of my life. Like any other…

Baylee - Three Mile Island The Three Mile Island accident occurred on March 28, 1979. This was the place of a nuclear power plant in central Pennsylvania. This was the state with the second highest nuclear power production behind Illinois. A background on the power plant is almost necessary to understand the total effect on the nuclear tragedy that occurred. The plant was built in 1968, during the period of time called the golden age of nuclear power. During this time period the…

The Coal Ash Spill of 2008 On the Sunday before Christmas my Great Aunt, Janice James, did not suspect her and the lives of her family would change forever. I am forever grateful to still have her around to gain more insight into the traumatic event, that was not all included in the national news stories. If you just looked out Janice James ' back window you would know exactly why she and her husband, Perry James, chose to live on Lakeshore Drive, it was stunning! The Emory River widens as it…

The Brukunga Mine site lies above Brukunga Township in South Australia, located 4km north of Nairre and 40km east of Adelaide, Mount Lofty Ranges. The operation of iron sulfide (pyrite and pyrrhotite) quarrying in Brukunga mine occurred between 1955 and 1972 (PIRSA, 2005). The manufacture of sulfuric acid in fertiliser industry caused the production of superphosphate fertilisers. The sponsorship from the state and federal government for the development of the mine provided employment and…

As stated by Sonny Hickam, “A rocket won’t fly unless somebody lights the fuse” (419). In the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia, everyday life is completely dependent on the coal mine that seems to consume all its citizens. The book October Sky by Homer Hickam, Jr. is a memoir that centers itself on a family of four making their way through life in the mining town. The family consists of Homer Hickam, the father who is the superintendent of the mine; Jim Hickam; the older brother; Sonny…

Nuclear Question: Should Australia Partake Almost 40% of all enriched uranium begins its half-life in Australia but none of this is being used to generate energy in Australia. This is mostly due to the negative stigma that accompanies nuclear power. The fear of meltdowns, accidents and sabotage has lead the general populace to influence legislation against the use of nuclear power. Their fears, however, are unfounded as nuclear power is profitable, efficient and above all safe. Since such fears…