Government to determine measures to prevent illegal coal extraction

posted 09 January 2014 11:24

On implementing of a commission of the President of Ukraine the Environment Ministry has elaborated the Action Plan directed on cessation of illegal coal extraction, that is to be considered by the Government on January 9. The Prime Minister Mykola Azarov announced in his opening statement during the Government’s session held on January 9, 2014.

“The question is urgent as illegal mines don’t just cause significant harm to the environment alone, but take away people’s lives as well,” Mykola Azarov noted.