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An end to India's 'Wild West'? Meghalaya bans coal mining... for now
2014-07-08 17:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: Meghalaya, a state in Indias northeast, has thick forests above ground and valuable minerals below. Coal occurs in a narrow belt from the lower western end of the state across to the eastern end. Uncontrolled mining in the area has cleared forests, degraded rivers, and led to many accidents and deaths as few health and safety standards exist for mine workers. A ban effected earlier this year halted all mining in the state, but is set to be reconsidered at a hearing scheduled for August. The All...
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