China Pollution
A coal miner in housing for miners next to one of many mines in an area known as "the sea of coal." 75% of China's energy needs is supplied by coal, the cheapest and dirtiest form of energy. China's booming economy is bringing wealth to many chinese, but soaring demand for energy is having serious effects on the environment..Dàtóng, Shanxi Province, China. 12/11/2005.Photo © J.B. Russell
