Miryam Glikson-Simpson Livres

Focusing on the Permian geological period of Gondwana, this book delves into the formation of extensive coal deposits from the Glossopteris Flora. It explores how these unique trees, which shed leaves in winter, contributed to coal creation through decay, subsidence, and burial. Additionally, the text highlights the significance of preserved pollen from these ancient plant communities, providing insights into the physicochemical processes involved in coal formation. This work offers a detailed examination of both the ecological and geological aspects of this critical time in Earth's history.

Focusing on the environmental and health implications, this book delves into the composition and processing of oil shales, highlighting the risks posed to communities from mining activities. It discusses how the mineral constituents of spent shales, which can contain toxic metals at significantly higher concentrations, threaten water and soil quality. Additionally, the text critiques the economic viability of oil shales as an energy resource, emphasizing the heavy subsidies required from governments and institutions to support their extraction and processing.

This book explores the Permian geological period in Gondwana, covering regions like Australia and India. It focuses on coal formation from the Glossopteris Flora, highlighting climatic changes indicated by pollen variations. Chapter 4 examines the unique characteristics of Permian coals, their hydrocarbon richness, and potential for methane generation.