I MPACT OF THE COAL INDUSTRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE SIBERIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT

The main characteristics of the current economic and environmental state of the Siberian Federal District have been studied, and the primary role of the coal industry in economic activity has been established. Based on the studied literature and statistical materials, trends in the development of the coal sector in the district were determined. The factors of pollution of the natural environment with hazardous substances in the process of coal mining and consumption are considered. Conclusions were drawn about large volumes of environmental pollution and a significant negative impact on public health in the Siberian Federal District.To achieve sustainable economic indicators, attention should be paid to accelerating the transition to the best available technologies and replacing obsolete equipment in the process of coal consumption and extraction.