China Coal Mine Explosion Kills 82 in Shanxi Province
nigerianeye.comA gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has left at least 82 workers dead and several others missing. The incident underscores the persistent safety risks in China's coal mining sector, despite the country's rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity. This disaster highlights the tension between China's role as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter and its push for decarbonization. State media reports indicate that lax safety protocols and vague regulations continue to plague the industry in coal-heavy regions.