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Maikhuu, a truck driver on Mongolia's coal mining highway, grapples with the harsh realities of her job and its impact on her family's future and the environment.
Nearly 2 kilometers into the mountainside, coal miners work in low tunnels, often crawling in darkness to extract valuable metallurgical coal.
The Salient mine, which opened in 1981, has been dug nearly two kilometers into the mountainside, supplying valuable metallurgical coal to the steel industry.
Severe black lung disease is resurging among coal miners, highlighting significant failures by the industry and government to protect their health.
Bill, a 67-year-old coal miner, has worked alone for four to five years in a small anthracite mine, hoisting five or six bogies of coal each day.
The F60 conveyor bridge, measuring 500 meters, has transported up to 90,000 tons of overburden per shift since its completion in 1974.
Independent coal miners in the U.S. confront significant injustices as they strive to maintain their way of life amid mounting external threats.
Rhineland's extensive coal mining operations contribute to Europe's highest CO2 emissions, prompting the largest protest against coal in Germany's history.
Mountain-top removal in West Virginia devastates landscapes and ecosystems as corporations prioritize coal extraction over environmental preservation.
Australia faces severe climate challenges, marked by extreme weather events and a government that prioritizes coal production over environmental protection.
Chatterley Whitfield coal mine, once the UK's first to produce 1 million tonnes of coal annually, now serves as a mining museum offering underground tours.
Longyearbyen, the northernmost city on Earth, is home to 2,500 residents who navigate extreme Arctic conditions and polar wildlife in Svalbard, Norway.
Massive machines in Australia, from coal mine engines to aircraft, require skilled teams to perform critical repairs under extreme conditions.
Ultra-nationalism in Poland has intensified divisions over traditional values versus modernity, as civil liberties and environmental concerns face significant challenges.
A chorus of former coal miners from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, performs 16 songs that reflect their shared experiences and the challenges of their past work.
Giant coal mine engines in Australia require expert maintenance and teamwork to operate efficiently under extreme conditions and tight deadlines.
In 1946, photographer Russell Lee documented health and labor conditions in coal mining camps as part of a nationwide survey initiated by the Truman administration.
Mountaintop mining in Appalachia faces intense scrutiny due to its environmental impact, pitting local miners against ecologists and new regulations.
In the coal regions of Pennsylvania, Brian and Nick explore local cuisine by making pierogies and kielbasy while engaging in off-roading adventures.
Britain's Industrial Revolution is examined through the innovations of engineers like Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Telford, highlighting monumental structures and social reform.
A young man returns to his coal town after military service, takes a job in the mine, and learns about the community's connection to the war effort.
Over 12,000 people have been displaced since coal mining began on the Navajo Nation, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts.
In June 2019, miners in eastern Kentucky blocked a train carrying a million dollars worth of coal after their paychecks bounced due to the bankruptcy of Black Jewel Mining Company.
More than 50 treehouses in Hambach Forest serve as a base for activists opposing the expansion of RWE's lignite mining operations.
41 new coal mining blocks covering 470 square kilometers were announced in India in June 2020, displacing local communities and damaging the environment.
The steam engine's development in ancient China and its pivotal role in the coal mines of Great Britain significantly influenced the Industrial Revolution.
Sixteen people live in a property with four bedrooms in Barking and Dagenham, illustrating the severe overcrowding in Britain's housing crisis.
Over 120,000 people have been displaced in Germany to make way for coal mining, with the village of Lützerath facing imminent demolition.
More than 1,500 people once lived in Lützerath, but most have relocated as a lignite mine operated by RWE encroaches on the village.
Mia Sletus, the only woman among the male miners, has worked in coal mine number seven in Svalbard since 2020, but the mine is set to close next year.
32 hectares of garbage near Moscow create unbearable air quality for residents, forcing some families to relocate to escape the pollution.
86% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal, much of it sourced from illegal mines where miners face dangerous conditions and legal risks.
In 1842, Patience Kershaw describes the physical toll of working in a coal mine, detailing cuts on her hands and a bald patch on her head.
