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    The murky world of coal mining in China
     

    October 16th, 2008 by Elise Potaka  Print This Post/Page

    Every year close to 4000 coal miners in China die in mining related accidents. Elise Potaka in China’s Shanxi province investigates why the Chinese governments desire to improve safety and clean up pollution is not an easy one to fulfill.

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    China Cleans up Its most Polluted Cities

    October 16th, 2008 by Elise Potaka
     

    China_Coal_Mines__web_.JPGWhile the skies over Beijing have cleared for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, smog still clouds the air in many parts of … more

    		  

    Governor of China’s Largest Coal Producing Region Forced to Resign

    October 16th, 2008 by Elise Potaka
     

    China_Coal_Safety_2__web_.JPGThis week, the governor of China’s largest coal producing region was forced to resign after an illegal tailings dam burst and killed … more

    		  

    A Chinese Miner’s Fight for Justice for Black-lung Disease

    October 16th, 2008 by Elise Potaka
     

    China_Miners_compensation__web_.JPGEvery year close to 4000 coal miners in China die in mining related accidents. But this figure doesn’t include those who are facing … more

    		  


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