The Glentaggart open cast coal mine in Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. As well as the disastrous climate change consequences of continuing to mine and burn
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5120 x 3413 px | 43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
22 August 2009Photographer:
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The Glentaggart open cast coal mine in Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. As well as the disastrous climate change consequences of continuing to mine and burn coal, living close to open cast coal mines has a huge negative affect on peoples health. Rates of Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease are up to 5 times the national average as well as vastly increased risk of asthma, hypertension, hypothyroidism and cancer.