There is a huge surge in coal mining and the number of coal fired power plants in the guise of meeting electricity demands and development for the country. (greenpeace.org)
Many of the deaths were due to outdoor air pollution from coal fired power stations and many others were from indoor cooking fires using coal. (ramblingsdc.net)
However, following the failure of the buyout of coal fired generators, it is not surprising. (reneweconomy.com.au)