Jharia coal fires may burn hotter, emit more greenhouse gases than thought

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Researchers are concerned that coal fires in Jharia could be more detrimental to the environment than previously believed, emitting higher greenhouse gases. The findings emphasize the need for better global monitoring of such emissions.

While industrial emissions are subject to rigorous monitoring, fugitive emissions from uncontrolled coal fires like in Jharia are rarely part of global greenhouse gas audits