The Need to Increase Indoor Air Quality Building, Well-Being and Improve the Quality of Life in the Mining Areas

Abstract

There are significant economic and environmental impacts associated with coal mining that the government must consider. Surface coal mining involves the removal of massive amounts of topsoil, resulting in faster soil erosion, air pollution, and a negative impact on the area's plants, quality of life, and human well-being. It can also lead to habitat loss, changes in water quality, and reduced quality of life and health in residential, urban, and public spaces. Air pollution from coal mining is dispersed more intensely in the environment and can cause breathing problems, harming human health and the environment. One possible solution for improving indoor air quality is to identify and reduce sources of outdoor pollution, which can help reduce health risks inside buildings. This paper analyzes the adverse effects that occurred during and after Hambach coal mine closure in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. We present a causal loop diagram and recommend using outdoor air filtration in areas with elevated outdoor air pollution levels. We also examine governmental decisions' impact and new policies' influence on health and the environment. There is a positive relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being and health. These functions can significantly improve ecological conditions and reduce the pollution load. By integrating environmental processes such as ecosystem services, green space, and mechanical methods, we can achieve higher efficiency in controlling the environment and removing pollutants from the air, including gas pollution, fine dust, noise pollution, and unpleasant smells. This study focuses on air purification of indoor environments through mechanical equipment. The primary finding recommends using outdoor air filtration in areas with high outdoor air pollution levels. Overburden removal is recognized as one of the most critical parameters that affect other variables, given the changing groundwater elevation and human hazards.