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To counteract the environmental damage caused by coal mining, progress is being made in reclamation.

Shown clockwise from left, land is farmed on a reclaimed Southern Indiana coal mine; organic-rich topsoil is spread on lighter colored subsoil; a spreading technique prevents compaction of the topsoil; and topsoil removal and handling.

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