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Polish mining town becomes green leader
During the Communist period, the coal mines of Katowice became a the heartland of Poland's heavy industry. For decades, the acrid odor of burning coal hung in the air. But there has been a great deal of change since then. New innovation and a rapidly growing green movement are turning this once-sooty town into a sustainable energy hub.
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Gansu province in western China is poor, polluted and parched. After 29-year-old Zhao Zhong survived a serious climbing accident, he decided to dedicate himself to preserving Gansu. He founded the environment protection organization, Green Camel Bell and also publicized the water pollution map to raise awareness among residents.
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