US: ‘Coalnadoes’ Spotted In Braithwaite, Louisiana

Dark-colored dust devils kicking up coal dust, or coalnadoes were spotted in Braithwaite, Louisiana on Sunday, June 23.

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Dark-colored dust devils kicking up coal dust, or coalnadoes were spotted in Braithwaite, Louisiana on Sunday, June 23.

Court orders state to compensate coal miners for disease

Court orders state to compensate coal miners for disease

FUKUOKA, Japan - Plaintiffs in a suit demanding that the state and coal mine companies pay compensation for former miners who contracted lung disease caused by dust inhalation enter the Fukuoka High Court in Fukuoka on July 19 holding pictures of their deceased family members. The court ordered the state and the three companies -- Mitsui Mining Co., Nittetsu Mining Co., and Mitsui Coal Mining Co. -- to pay them some 1.91 billion yen in compensation.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Power Plant Coal Yard Closed Transformation

Workers work on the roof of a closed coal yard in Huai 'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 26, 2020. In order to create an ecological factory, effectively control surrounding dust and purify the environment, Huai 'an Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant started the coal yard closed renovation project.

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

points to measure erosion to Polish coal mine in Turow, monitoring point

State company Diamo installs points to measure erosion in reaction to Polish coal mine in Turow as border region citizens fear of noise, dust, drinking water loss and erosion, on October 13, 2020, in Uhelna near Hradek nad Nisou, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

Martin Puta, hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Martin Puta, hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo speaks Martin Puta, center, governor of the Liberec Region. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo are seen Polish proponents of expansion. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponent of expansion

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponent of expansion

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo is seen Polish proponent of expansion. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo are seen protesters against extension, left, and Polish proponents of expansion, right. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo are seen Polish proponents of expansion. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion, Polish police officer

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion, Polish police officer

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo Polish police officer watches Polish proponents of expansion. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. The banner on the picture reads together for water. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. The ueft banner on the picture reads coal cannot be drunk. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension, Polish proponents of expansion

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. On the photo are seen Polish proponents of expansion. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

hundreds of people protest against Polish Turow mine extension

Hundreds of people from Czechia, Germany and Poland protested against the planned extension of the Polish Turow lignite mine close to the Czech border at the international Thirst for Justice event staged at the Tripoint Memorial in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, on August 30, 2020. The protesters expressed fears not only of the loss of drinking water but also increased noise and dust concentration. Water is disappearing from the locality now already, brooks and wells are drying up, they warn. (CTK Photo/Vit Cerny)

Battleship Island in Japan off-limits to tourists

Battleship Island in Japan off-limits to tourists

File photo taken in April 2015 shows the World Cultural Heritage-designated Hashima Coal Mine, known as Battleship Island, off Nagasaki, southwestern Japan. The Nagasaki city government said July 31, 2019, that it had made the island off-limits to tourists after dust feared to be asbestos was found in the air. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo