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Coal still reigns supreme in South Africa

June 6, 2016

Coal mining and coal-fired power plants endanger the health of local residents in Mpumalanga Province. Despite the work of environmental activists, there’s little sign of a switchover to renewable energy.

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Video (streaming): Coal still reigns supreme in South Africa

Video (streaming): Coal still reigns supreme in South Africa

Coal mining and coal-fired power plants endanger the health of local residents in Mpumalanga Province. Despite the work of environmental activists, there’s little sign of a switchover to renewable energy.
June 6, 201602:28 min