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London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Exhibition tells the story of the slaves who fueled Britain's postal empire

The exhibition highlights the overlooked history of enslaved individuals working on Britain's postal ships despite the abolition of slavery.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Coal miners lose safety nets as black lung programs collapse under Trump

Government funding cuts threaten safety programs for coal miners diagnosed with black lung, potentially exacerbating health risks.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: There won't be anyone to work in the mines'

The Trump administration's push for coal mining expansion raises significant health and safety concerns for miners amid crippling agency budget cuts.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Deep coal mine plans officially dropped

The UK's plans for a deep coal mine at Whitehaven have been abandoned, marking a significant environmental victory against fossil fuel projects.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Three feared dead in northeast India mine accident

Rescue operations are ongoing for miners trapped in a flooded Assam coal mine, with three bodies spotted but not yet recovered.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Light at the end of the tunnel: TB screening for Pakistan's miners comes out of the clinic and on to the coalface

Coal mining in Pakistan poses severe health risks for miners, who often lack access to adequate medical care and support.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US news

Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search

A sinkhole led to the tragic recovery of a woman searching for her cat, underscoring potential dangers in the area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

It brings back memories of Aberfan': coal tip collapse in storms sparks revolt in Welsh valley

The collapse of a coal tip in Cwmtillery, Wales, highlights the ongoing dangers posed by historical coal mining practices amidst rising climate change-related rainfall.
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