Mitigation of greenhouse gases released from mining activities: A review
来源期刊：International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials2021年第4期
论文作者：Li-yuan Liu Hong-guang Ji Xiang-feng Lü Tao Wang Sheng Zhi Feng Pei Dao-lu Quan
文章页码：513 - 521
摘 要：Climate changes that occur as a result of global warming caused by increasing amounts of greenhouse gases（GHGs） released into the atmosphere are an alarming issue.Controlling greenhouse gas emissions is critically important for the current and future status of mining activities.The mining industry is one of the significant contributors of greenhouse gases.In essence, anthropogenic greenhouse gases are emitted directly during the actual mining and indirectly released by the energy-intensive activities associated with mining equipment, ore transport,and the processing industry.Therefore, we reviewed both direct and indirect GHG emissions to analyze how mining contributes to climate change.In addition, we showed how climate change impacts mineral production.This assessment was performed using a GHG inventory model for the gases released from mines undergoing different product life cycles.We also elucidate the key issues and various research outcomes to demonstrate how the mining industry and policymakers can mitigate GHG emission from the mining sector.The review concludes with an overview of GHG release reduction and mitigation strategies.
Li-yuan Liu1,2，Hong-guang Ji1,2，Xiang-feng Lü1,2，Tao Wang1,2，Sheng Zhi3，Feng Pei2，Dao-lu Quan2
1. Beijing Key Laboratory of Urban Underground Space Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing2. School of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing3. Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, EMS Energy Institute and G3 Center, Pennsylvania State University,University Park
摘 要：Climate changes that occur as a result of global warming caused by increasing amounts of greenhouse gases（GHGs） released into the atmosphere are an alarming issue.Controlling greenhouse gas emissions is critically important for the current and future status of mining activities.The mining industry is one of the significant contributors of greenhouse gases.In essence, anthropogenic greenhouse gases are emitted directly during the actual mining and indirectly released by the energy-intensive activities associated with mining equipment, ore transport,and the processing industry.Therefore, we reviewed both direct and indirect GHG emissions to analyze how mining contributes to climate change.In addition, we showed how climate change impacts mineral production.This assessment was performed using a GHG inventory model for the gases released from mines undergoing different product life cycles.We also elucidate the key issues and various research outcomes to demonstrate how the mining industry and policymakers can mitigate GHG emission from the mining sector.The review concludes with an overview of GHG release reduction and mitigation strategies.
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