Eco India The Environment Magazine Where you find water, trees, minerals, you often find people. Some communities have more access and this can be a boon and a curse. We meet the communities most impacted by our increasing hunger for natural resources.The true costs of coal mining in IndiaMining coal is detrimental to the environment. But while policymakers and activists debate the development versus environment protection, communities who live close to mines face some devastating consequences. Explainer: The history of coalGrowth in the West was largely powered by coal. But if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we have to ditch fossil fuels. Asia is now the biggest consumer of coal — how can it quit its new addiction Bringing communities together with radio in India.Uttarakhand is a state prone to catastrophic flooding and forest fires. Its hard for communities. But Kumaon Vani radio station connects people, helping them tackle environmental problems in the region. 

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