Coal mining, social injustice and health: a universal conflict of power and priorities.

Ruth Colagiuri, Emily Morrice

Journal: Health & place 2013;19():74-9

PMID: 23201912

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Abstract

Given the current insatiable demand for coal to build and fuel the world's burgeoning cities the debate about mining-related social, environmental and health injustices remains eminently salient. Furthermore, the core issues appear universally consistent. This paper combines the theoretical base for defining these injustices with reports in the international health literature about the impact of coal mining on local communities. It explores and analyses mechanisms of coal mining related injustice, conflicting priorities and power asymmetries between political and industry interests versus inhabitants of mining communities, and asks what would be required for considerations of health to take precedence over wealth.

Address: Health and Sustainability Unit, Boden Institute for Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, The University of Sydney, Australia.

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.10.006

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MeSH Terms: Coal Mining, Ecosystem, Environmental Exposure, Global Health, Humans, Politics, Power, Psychological, Residence Characteristics, Social Justice