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TITLE

KOSOVA POWER PLANT POLLUTIONS-AN ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH CHALLENGE

AUTHOR(S)

Baruti, Blerim; Kelmendi, Mensur; Stanovci, Arijeta; Peci, Naser; Syla, Musa; Hajdari, Bejtush; Hajra, Halime

PUB. DATE

September 2011

SOURCE

Proceedings of the International Multidisciplinary Scientific Ge;2011, Vol. 3, p451

SOURCE TYPE

Conference ProceedingDOC. TYPE

ArticleABSTRACT

Kosova has a significant resources of coal-lignite, that is the most important energy resource, which supplies about

98% of total electricity production. During the process of electricity generation amount existing plants release

enormous quantity of ash, CO2, NOx and SO2. These discounts have impact in the air and water, and as well

affecting the health of the population. The number of residents in the Obiliq Municipality and suburb is increasing with

cancer an disease respiratory and chronic diseases. This is a result of dust release cancerogen that Kosova's power

plants and contaminated water. This situation is creasing worrying, therefore it is necessary to an action that is

situation be more under controlled.

ACCESSION #

83172228

Tags: ENVIRONMENTAL health;  POWER plants;  LIGNITE;  ELECTRIC power production

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