I recently visited the Denniston coal plateax for the first time since the end of the Save Happy Valley occupation.
Last time I was there, all that could be seen of the coal mining operation at the top of the Bridle Track was a pile of rusting scrap. It was great to see all the work #DOC has done to preserve the site and make it safer to explore, and to surface its history with info boards full of photos and explanations.
A coal block, unlocked for mining after industry lobbying, awarded to Adani Group
Coal ministry over-rode environment ministry and its mining experts to do away with ban on mining the block nestled in the densest forests of Madhya Pradesh.
Guess what - Gove was lying on his ‘need for coal’. Pesky government reports or maybe he just didn't have time to read them while looking down the sofa for ‘Brexit Benefits’.
In Lush, Ancient Chhattisgarh Forest, Thousands Of Trees Cut To Mine Coal For Rajasthan, Threatening Adivasi Homes, Water, Livelihoods
As the union and state governments clear the second phase of mining operations at a controversial coal mine, over 15,000 trees were cut, in addition to 81,000 cut since 2012. Activists say this is an undercount, estimating that another 399,000 trees face the axe for mining coal in the lush forests of Hasdeo Arand. Adivasis worship the trees as deities, depending on them for livelihood. As protests sweep the villages nearby, the removal of trees has intensified elephant-human conflict.
The Hasdeo Bachao Movement: How Adivasis are Challenging Paradigms of ‘Vikas’
The movement has found support from various groups including farmers. 'It is our duty to protect water, forest, and land,' say tribal communities. Freny Maneckshaw writes.
Rahul Gandhi’s election pledge to support struggle against Adani’s Hasdeo coal projects
The campaign to protect India’s Hasdeo forests from coal mining received a boost on 13 February 2024 when prominent Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, met with leaders of the movement and pledged the support of his party.
Coal Reform Overturned: After Failed Auctions, Centre Hands Out Coal Blocks At Discretion
When auctions fail, the Centre decides if lone bidders should get the coal mines anyway. Twelve private companies have benefited so far, including the Adani Group.