China's coal capital plots a future that doesn't count on mining

As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change. That includes the northern province of Shanxi, which turns out nearly one-third of China's coal and would be the world's largest producer if it was its own country. Officials in Shanxi and the city of Datong don't want miners to be left behind. They're pinning some of their hopes for new jobs on growing tourism to sites like the Yungang Grottoes, an ancient and significant area of caves and Buddhist carvings. Some miners are making the transition while others are fearful of leaving good jobs. And few think that Shanxi will leave coal behind entirely because it's an important safety net for energy security.