Coal fires are a notorious risk for coalmines. In North America whole towns have had to be relocated because of fires that have been uncontrollable.”

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Source: 6 March 2014ː Vulnerable groups of people in South Morwell Australia were advised to temporarily relocate due to the danger of PM2.5 particles in 2014.
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The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

The Weather Makers (2005)

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