More mining disasters waiting to happen

WHEN it comes to the death of 12 coalminers in the US, this West Virginian has been comforted by the sympathetic letters to our newspapers from people in many communities, including some from Ireland. We cherish their healing words.

More mining disasters waiting to happen
Wed, 18 Jan, 2006 - 00:00

However, please be aware of the continuing cost of coal-fired electricity; a cost that goes beyond lives lost in deep mine accidents.

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