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Saumya Roy

Saumya Roy is a freelance journalist who splits her time between Mumbai, India, and San Francisco.

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‘They’re living on deathbeds’: As India expands coal power, a mining town suffers

The people of Jharia, home to India’s largest coal reserves, are fueling the country’s economic growth and getting sick from the ensuing pollution.

March 19, 2026

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