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.