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Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… would have serious economic and social consequences for mining communities. Mainly benefit higher income groups, … and incomes in local communities that depend heavily on mining. But these subsidies have to be paid for – often out … 6 7 employment in domestic energy industries such as coal mining. Such subsidies can hold back innovation and …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… disposal problems and ecosystem degradation from upstream mining operations. Heavy metals produced during the … for hydrocarbons, pipeline construction, uranium and coal mining, hydroelectric dam construction, fuelwood extraction … of tar sands is one such example (see Box 3). Box 3: Mining Tar Sands Tar sands consist of a mixture of …
Energy law and sustainable development
… significant solid and hazardous waste products from mining or combustion of coal or use of enriched uranium, … environmental law and energy law, particularly focusing on mining, water, and electricity. He is the New Zealand member … anthropogenically released into the atmosphere from coal mining, leaking natural gas pipelines, ruminant livestock …