🌿 Environment Apr 30, 2026

In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall

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In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall
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While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.Read more on E360 →

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