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42 Autumn 2019 European Energy Innovation

REGIONAL COAL TRANSITION

European coal regions prepare
for a low-carbon economy

A European Commission Platform provides regions with technical assistance to support their
transition away from coal
underground, toiling in make- – the heat, the noise, the risk of
Ask those involved in the shift tunnels, breathing in dust, accident – tends to give birth to a
European mining industry surrounded by heavy machinery. It is bond between workers.
and the response is the physically and mentally demanding.
same: extracting coal is a
difficult job. It requires long-hours Working in these harsh conditions Coal mining becomes not just a job,

Bound by the heritage of the region, its historical dynamics, its numerous cultures and the leading role of industry,
and yet recognizing Silesia’s intellectual and artistic background, Muzeum Śląskie provides a space for dialogue
with the past and the achievements of modernity to further explore Silesia, Poland and Europe.
(Source: https://muzeumslaskie.pl/en/about-us/). Photo by Tookapic.

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