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Article

Publication Date

7-9-2010

Abstract

A horrific mine explosion, the latest in a long string of deadly accidents, has brought renewed attention to Colombias booming coal industry. A key energy source, coal not only fuels several of the country's electricity plants, it also powers Colombia's export-oriented economy as a whole. But, as the recent disaster made all too clear, coal mining can be truly dirty business when it comes to human lives and the environment.'

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English

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