New report reveals extraordinary pollution, high mortality and illness rates
Up to 70% of Russia's coal is mined in Kuzbass region, mostly exported
Call for urgent measures against disastrous consequences of expanding coal production
A new report by Urgewald's partner NGO Ecodefense calls for urgent measures as it reveals disastrous consequences of the expanding coal production in Russia's coal mining heart - Kuzbass. The full report can be accessed at: https://ecdru.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/race_eng.pdf
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