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Coal mines' proximity to urban centres in Australia poses health risks to local populations — study

Staff Writer | June 05, 2024 | 5:23 am Energy Australia Coal 

Researchers have found that major coal mines in Australia are located in proximity to large townships but lack surrounding vegetation, potentially exposing nearby communities to higher levels of CO2 in the air. The scientists, hailing from Monash University, compiled the...

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