Scientists uncover hazardous discovery in abandoned coal mine: 'A further source ... that needs to be taken into account'

Scientists uncover hazardous discovery in abandoned coal mine: 'A further source ... that needs to be taken into account'

A coal borehole is a drilled hole that can provide access to assess coal quality or mine for the material. An abandoned coal borehole in Queensland was found to be open and emitting pollution equivalent to that of 10,000 cars over one year, The Guardian reported.  What's happening? Scientists from The University of Queensland discovered and studied the 100-meter-deep hole. Because it was not immediately visible, it raised concerns that there cou…