The cost of decommissioning a coalfield: potential environmental problems in County Durham
Language: English Series: Mineral Planning ; (57) December 1993, 26-29(4)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: Warns of likely environmental damage if Durham`s minewater pumping network ceases with the closure of the county`s last two collieries. There is risk of surface and groundwater pollution; cement deterioration in building foundations; increased contamination of the sewerage system; subsidence; and gas emissions. Seeks alternative methods of decommissioning.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS49837 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 72944-1001 |
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Warns of likely environmental damage if Durham`s minewater pumping network ceases with the closure of the county`s last two collieries. There is risk of surface and groundwater pollution; cement deterioration in building foundations; increased contamination of the sewerage system; subsidence; and gas emissions. Seeks alternative methods of decommissioning.