Research on Quantifying Carbon Footprints in Indian Coal Mines and Exploring Pathways to Carbon Neutrality

Abstract: The use of coal as the main energy source presents serious problems for environmental sustainability and carbon emissions, particularly in developing nations like India that are growing quickly. The purpose of this study is to calculate the carbon footprint of coal mining activities in India and assess practical routes to carbon neutrality. A thorough evaluation of coal mining's effects on climate change and regional ecosystems is necessary, as it accounts for almost 50% of India's total CO2 emissions [6] [1].