Climate advocate: a woman who helps miners save the planet

The burning of coal is one of the main causes of climate change. However, it is also estimated that around six million people are employed in coal mining worldwide and form the backbone of many communities.

Sharan Burrow wants to find other livelihoods and thus helps to protect our climate. This is called a "just transition".

Maryam Moshiri of the BBC met Sharan, who leads the worldwide adoption battle.

Produced by Stephen Hounslow and Helene Daouphars of the BBC, edited by Franz Strasser.

Climate Defenders is a series of five articles outlining who is leading the battle to protect the planet from rising temperatures.

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