Coal use in the People`s Republic of China. Volume 1: Environmental impacts

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1994

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10105679· OSTI ID:10105679

Bhatti, N; Tompkins, M M ^[1]; Carlson, J L ^[1]; Simbeck, D R ^[1]

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1. Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Decision and Information Sciences Div.

The People`s Republic of China (hereafter referred to as China) is the largest producer and consumer of coal in the world. Coal makes up 76% and 74% of China`s primary energy consumption and production, respectively. This heavy dependence on coal has come at a high price for China, accounting for a large share of its environmental problems. This report examines the dominance of coal in China`s energy balance, its impact on the environment, and the need for technical and financial assistance, specifically for two distinct aspects: the effect of coal use on the environment and the importance of coal to China`s economy. The results of the analysis are presented in two volumes. Volume 1 focuses on full fuel cycle coal emissions and the environmental effects of coal consumption. Volume 2 provides a detailed analysis by sector of China`s economy and examines the economic impact of constraints on coal use. 51 refs., 19 figs., 15 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Decision and Information Sciences Div.
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 10105679
• Report Number(s): ANL/DIS/TM--18; ON: DE95004394
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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