Given below are some problems caused by thermal power generation:
1. Burning of coal results in air pollution due to emission of gases such as carbon dioxide, sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide, all of which are harmful for health.
2. While the coal burns, apart from the gases emitted, soot particles are also released into the environment, thus causing serious health issues related to the respiratory system.
3. Meanwhile, the reserves, that is coal used in this method are limited. Hence, in future there is likely to be limitations on the availability of coal