VOICED : Making a misfortune: illegal coal mining in South Africa

VOICED : Making a misfortune: illegal coal mining in South Africa

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Social Studies, Geography, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses illegal mining in Vermelho, South Africa, where miners like Boeing Co C work in abandoned shafts without permits. Despite the dangers, including tunnel collapses and toxic gases, miners continue due to high unemployment and poverty. Coal mining impacts the environment, with the region being highly polluted. The miners' struggle for survival highlights the lack of electricity in townships and concerns for future generations.

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