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Spanish mountains under threat from open cast coal mining.
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- Author(s): Serpis, Almudena
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Ecologist. Nov2011, Vol. 40 Issue 29, p14-15. 2p.
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The article discusses the actions taken by environmental activists in response to plans to begin open cast coal mining operations in Laciana valley in Leon, Spain. Topics include an overview of the protest 15M movement in Spain and their "Take the Mountain!" initiative, the environmental impact of mines in Laciana, such as groundwater contamination and species extinction, and Laciana's valley's unique ecosystem. Also discussed is the reaction of villagers to the encampment of environmental activists in Laciana valley.
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