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British Columbians fear expanding coal industry poses health hazards
2013-06-11 15:36:17| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Global News: The expanding coal industry in B.C. is a classic battle between economic benefits and environmental concerns. With 10 existing coal mines in B.C. and eight proposed mining projects, the debate is not going away anytime soon. So, health officials and local governments are working with mining companies to provide more information to the public on air and water pollution and existing safeguards. The Surrey Fraser Docks coal port proposal is at the forefront of the growing debate. According to the...
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