Coal used for this process is called steaming coal. In 2008 77% of the electricity generated in Australia was produced by coal fired power stations (includes black and brown coals). Some types of black coal are suitable for coke-making.
These symptoms may occur in the back, leg and down to the foot. The most common nerve irritation originating from the lumbar spine is Sciatica. This is an irritation of the sciatic nerve, which can produce pain, numbness, and weakness down the leg along the areas innervated by the sciatic nerve.
Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to your peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are nerves that are not located in the brain or spinal cord. They are found throughout your body and help you feel things. They also control the function of your organs. The damage is usually to nerves in the hands, feet, arms, and legs. Cancer treatments are meant to kill cancer cells. A side-effect is that normal cells can also be damaged or killed. When chemotherapy damages peripheral nerves, it is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN.