Despite planned reduction, coal mining increased last year to 25.6 million tons
Coal mining in the Czech Republic rose to 25.6 million tons last year, an increase of about two percent from the previous year, despite plans for a reduction in mining activities.
Residents' complaints about black snow: the source is known, but no solution found
Residents in Kaunas are raising concerns over black snow covering their yards, believed to be caused by coal dust from nearby operations, but no action has been taken to address the pollution.
Czech Republic Closes Last Black Coal Mine
The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.
Today we walk here on the bones of miners. They are our black angels...
The article reflects on the historical hardships and sacrifices of miners in Raša, highlighting how their legacy is now transformed into a tourist attraction while remembering the high human cost associated with coal mining.