SocietyGarzweiler coal mine has swallowed 20 villagesTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoSociety03/10/2020March 10, 2020The Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine in western Germany produces 35 million tons of brown coal a year. The mine has swallowed up more than 20 villages in the past 60 years. And the ground under the region still holds valuable reserves. https://p.dw.com/p/3Z9JPAdvertisement