Last coal mine to close, as greener future opens up

Beijing's last coal mine will shut before the end of this year, ending the city's reliance on the fossil fuel which stretches back more than 1,000 years.

The closure reflects the government's ongoing efforts to improve the environment for the public.

Located in Mentougou district in Beijing's southwest, the Datai coal mine belongs to the State-owned Jingmei Group, which started operations in 1948.