Project information
- Name: Turów coal mine
- Creation date: 8th May, 2023
- Software: ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Source: ESA, USGS, Greenpeace, DW
- Description: The Turow mine is a large open-pit brown coal mine located in Poland, near the town of Bogatynia in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Opened in 1904, the Turow mine is one of the largest brown coal mines in Europe, annually extracting approximately 30 million tons of coal. Its operation has sparked controversy due to its impact on the local community and environment, including depletion of water resources and destruction of habitats for protected species.
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