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Johnny Haglund

Burning coal before selling

Man working on coal he has collected, as a storm is on the way in the background. In Jharia, India, lies what is considered to be one of the most dangerous mines in the world. The area is extremely polluted, and the underground coal here has burned for more than a hundred years.

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World Photo Annual

2025

Nominee

Photojournalism

Professional

Burning coal before selling

Man working on coal he has collected, as a storm is on the way in the background. In Jharia, India, lies what is considered to be one of the most dangerous mines in the world. The area is extremely polluted, and the underground coal here has burned for more than a hundred years.

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Johnny Haglund

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Nature, People, Photojournalism, Street, Travel

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Norway

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