Coal is a fossil fuel that is a significant contributor to environmental problems. Judicious use means using it efficiently, transitioning to cleaner energy sources, or implementing technologies like carbon capture and storage, precisely because of its negative impacts on air quality, ecosystems (acid rain), and climate (global warming).
Coal should be used judiciously because it causes :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation Strategies)
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