TED Talks
TED: The human cost of coal mining in China | Xiaojun "Tom" Wang
Xiaojun "Tom" Wang grew up in the Chinese province of Shanxi, the world's largest coal producer. Each year, more than a billion tons of coal are dug out of Shanxi's mountains, and the impacts are devastating — from massive landslides to...
MinuteEarth
The Best Worst Energy Source
Although coal is such an amazing energy source that we've kept using it despite the harm it causes, today we may be better poised to stop using it than at any previous time in history.
Bozeman Science
Mining
In this video Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation...
Curated Video
Understanding Factor Immobility and Market Failure
In this video, the topic of immobility is explained, specifically, factor immobility and its effects on market failure. The concept of production and the allocation of resources are introduced, and then the video delves into different...
Mazz Media
Coal
This live-action video program is about coal The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Mazz Media
Fossil Fuel
This live-action video program is about fossil fuels. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Curated Video
The changing face of America's coal country
President Donald Trump has been adamant in his desire to revive American coal mining, but the industry is playing a smaller part in the country's energy output and the potential workforce isn't waiting around.
Curated Video
Reclaiming B.C.'s waterways from mining pollution
Decades of mining near the Kootenay River in British Columbia has polluted the water with selenium, which can be detrimental to fish populations. Now, Indigenous communities on both sides of the border are working to clean up the waterway.
Curated Video
Death toll in northern Turkey mine explosion rises to 41
Rescue workers conclude operations at site of mine in Amsara as president confirms final missing miner found dead.
Curated Video
China’s climate change push raises job loss fears
Fears in China that going green could risk jobs and economic recovery - as Beijing attempts to find common ground with Washington at a global summit.
Curated Video
Australia: Anger over expansion of coal mine
Concerns for water quality in Australia after the government allows coalmining extension under Sydney's Woronora reservoir.
Curated Video
Cape Breton honours William Davis, Symbol of miner's struggle
A few hundred people came together in New Waterford to mark the 100th anniversary of Davis Day.The family of William Davis shared stories, and vowed to keep the memory of a man who fought for workers rights alive for years to come. Kyle...
Curated Video
Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal to 'turbocharge' mining
Speaking at the White House with coal workers behind him, the 78-year-old former president mocked environmental concerns. "The ocean will rise … within the next 500 to 600 years, giving you a little bit more waterfront property," he joked.
Curated Video
Coal policy committee member shocked by recent changes to coal policy
A member of a provincial coal mining committee says he's shocked by recent coal policy changes.The Alberta government recently lifted a ban on coal mining in the eastern slopes. Joel Dryden has more.
Curated Video
Crowsnest Pass residents vote on future of nearby coal mine
Crowsnest Pass residents are participating in a non-binding vote to say whether or not they support a nearby coal project. The southwestern Alberta community has long been divided into those who hope mining will lift the local economy,...
Curated Video
Ukraine - Mine Disaster
Donetsk - 19 Nov 2007
1. Wide of Zasyadko mine administrative headquarters
2. Mid of flag and mine building
3. Ukrainian flag with black cloth at the top to indicate mourning
Donetsk - 19 Nov 2007
4. Various of rescue miners waiting to...
British Movietone
CALL TO MINERS
Mr Bevin, Mr Griffiths (Colonial Secretary and ex-miner) and Mr Noel Baker attended No 10 Downing Street to support Mr Attlee's appeal to miners, who were represented by the executive of the NUM Meanwhile, underlining Britain's fuel...
British Movietone
COAL - OWNERSHIP TRANSFER
The transfer of British Coal Mines to the National Coal Board has taken place with a ceremony conducted by Mr Shinwell. The Nationalisation was celebrated at the pits and the new flag was hoisted. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
Curated Video
Russia - Coal Miners demonstrate inside Duma
Several dozen striking Siberian miners camped in central Moscow since Spring, entered the Russian Duma ahead of Friday's (3/09) debate on Viktor Chernomyrdin's candidacy for the premiership. Chanting and beating their helmets on the...
Curated Video
SYND 16/2/72 COAL MINERS STRIKE
Background and current situation in the national coal mine strike crises in Britain.
1. vs of miners coming up from the pit
2. ms of a miner showing his pay
3. ws coal mine idle
4. vs piles of coal in depots
5. ws police march into...
British Movietone
PRIORITY NO 1 - COAL
The new National Coal Board's priority is to improve conditions in the industry. One answer is the Mines Mechanisation Training Centre at Sheffield. Another is the improved amenities for miners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
AYR PIT DISASTER
A subsidence on the surface meant men were trapped below ground. Rescuers worked hard to get to the miners, whilst anxious relatives waited at the pithead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
Curated Video
Marching coal miners arrive in Madrid
Crowds of people lined the streets of Madrid on Tuesday night to greet protesting coal miners, who had walked for nearly three weeks from the pits where they eke out a living.
The miners, angry about huge cuts in subsidies, arrived in...
Curated Video
Clashes between police and coal miners continue
Miners and protesters clashed with police in central Madrid on Wednesday as a demonstration against cuts in government subsidies ended in violence.
Police wearing helmets, protective gear and shields fired low velocity projectiles at...