Abstract
This call for papers sought to consolidate the most recent air quality research undertaken in the Highveld to build on the foundation established by Tyson, Kruger and Louw (1987). Our hope is that through consolidating the investigations, assessments, and ambient air quality monitoring, that management interventions can be refined, improved, and more effectively implemented. Such interventions having the effect of materially reducing the prevailing disease burden and ultimately giving effect to the constitutional right of people living on the Highveld, to an environment that is not harmful to their health or welfare.
Highlights
Abandoned mines (some which are burning underground) discard and waste coal dumps that are prone to spontaneous combustion and sources of wind-blown dust scar the landscape
Abandoned mines discard and waste coal dumps that are prone to spontaneous combustion and sources of wind-blown dust scar the landscape
Atmospheric emissions derive from eleven very large coal fired power stations, each accompanied by large scale ash disposal sites, that form the backbone of the country’s energy supply
Summary
Abandoned mines (some which are burning underground) discard and waste coal dumps that are prone to spontaneous combustion and sources of wind-blown dust scar the landscape. Atmospheric emissions derive from eleven very large coal fired power stations, each accompanied by large scale ash disposal sites, that form the backbone of the country’s energy supply. In addition to supplying the power stations, coal mines surround and supply the Sasol operation at Secunda, which is a large coal gasification, synthetic fuel production and wide-range hydrocarbon based chemical manufacturing operation.
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