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Coal Mining in South Africa Preview

South Africa faces a stark reality as the continent’s largest greenhouse gas emitter.

09/15/2020 | Rating NR

Earth Focus

Coal Mining in South Africa Preview

Preview: Season 3 Episode 2 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions

South Africa faces a stark reality as the continent’s largest greenhouse gas emitter.

South Africa faces a stark reality as the continent’s largest greenhouse gas emitter. More than 80% of power generation comes from coal, with 11 coal power plants turning the province of Mpumalanga into one of the most polluted areas of the world. As the world moves away from fossil fuels and major global investors pull out, renewable energy fights to forge the future.

09/15/2020 | Rating NR

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Artisanal Coal Miners Take Over Abandoned Sites

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Clip: S3 Ep2 | 2m 11s | Artisanal miners in South Africa extract coal from dangerous abandoned sites. (2m 11s)

Mining Town Children Develop Respiratory Issues

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Clip: S3 Ep2 | 1m 41s | Mbali's children were both diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis shortly after being born. (1m 41s)

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