Fuelling Dissension: Coal and Coal Mining in 21st Century New Zealand by Jane Young. first edition. VERY SCARCE.

Fuelling Dissension: Coal and Coal Mining in 21st Century New Zealand by Jane Young.

Publisher: Triple Helix Resources, 2019, first edition. VERY SCARCE.

Near new softback, some minor shelf-wear, no inscriptions. 228 pages, illustrated.

Environmentalists in their more optimistic moments describe coal mining as a "sunset industry." But is it really? In the 21st century, New Zealand continues to mine, burn and export coal, despite the fact that, world wide, coal is the single biggest contributor to ocean acidification and to the ongoing climate emergency. Coal mining has played an important part in New Zealand's history, but plans for new and expanded coal mines now trigger battles whose long-term outcomes are hard to predict. 'Fuelling Dissension' weaves together the historical, political, social, economic and environmental strands that underlie this struggle between coal mining and conservation. At the same time, the book clearly and concisely explains the basic facts about coal - its formation, chemistry and uses - and provides useful insights into the coal industry. How should we sever our ties with this most polluting of fossil fuels as we head towards a low carbon future? There are no simple answers. But what we can be sure of, is that we need to do everything we possibly can to cut the greenhouse gas emissions for which we are all responsible. And we need to do it now.

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