The Yan Lang coal fired power station in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia. It uses coal from an open cast coal mine across the road from it, as the Latrobe Valley has massive coal reserves close to the surface. The industry is responsible for dest

The Yan Lang coal fired power station in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia It uses coal from an open cast coal mine across the road from it, as the Latrobe Valley has massive coal reserves close to the surface The industry is responsible for destruction of the landscape as well as fueling climate change Around 85% of all Australia's power comes from coal, to power a lifestyle which leaves Australians with the largest carbon footprint on the planet. (Photo by Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)