This study looks at how coal-fired power plants impact the environment by using a method called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA helps to assess how products or processes affect the environment over their entire life cycle. The researchers reviewed how LCA can be used to measure the environmental effects of coal-fired power plants. They analyzed aspects like the goal, scope, and impact assessment methods used when studying these power plants. This review helps us understand the different ways coal-fired power plants harm the environment, including air, water, and waste pollution.