does coal effect the environment?

Sharee Doak: er, you mean affect?of course it does! by burning it, you contribute to global warming, and by digging it, you ruin the nature habitats, the landforms, you pollute the environment, you endanger wildlife, you cut trees, you kill etc...

Marhta Teahan: No, coal will not affect the environment if it is left as it is.But when it is exploited (mined) and burnt, it will has effects to the environment as mentioned by 1st answerer.