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199117 minGdoc-short

Coal and the Environment

199117 minGdoc-short

Original technologies are developed for coal implementation in Kuzbass, Donbas, and Karaganda, linking environmental concerns to coal production.

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Original technologies are developed for coal implementation in Kuzbass, Donbas, and Karaganda, linking environmental concerns to coal production.

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Kuzbass, Donbas, and Karaganda are key coal-producing regions. The documentary presents concerns about coal and its impact on the environment. It discusses the development of new technologies aimed at reducing environmental damage. The focus is on how these technologies can be implemented in these areas. The film runs for 17 minutes and was released in 1991. It addresses the ongoing challenges linked to coal production and environmental health.

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