In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall

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Apr 30, 2026, 5:07 am248 ptsTop
While President Trump 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 has indefinitely delayed federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust. Read more on E360 →

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