China Coal Mine Explosion Kills 90 Workers in Shanxi Province

A massive gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has left at least 90 workers dead. The blast occurred shortly after carbon monoxide alerts indicated that gas levels had exceeded safety limits, with over 200 workers underground at the time. This disaster underscores the ongoing safety risks and regulatory failures in China's coal sector. Despite significant investments in renewables, China remains the world's largest coal producer and consumer, with Shanxi province alone accounting for nearly one third of national output.