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Coal Miners Protest: Demand Health Protections Amid Black Lung Crisis

10/15/2025

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Coal miners with black lung disease protested at the Department of Labor, accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce safety regulations.
They say the administration's support for the coal industry undermines their health by neglecting silica-dust limits.
A study finds closing coal plants improves public health, noting a 20% drop in emergency room visits after a coal coking plant near Pittsburgh shut down.

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Coal miners with black lung disease protested at the Department of Labor, accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce safety regulations.
They say the administration's support for the coal industry undermines their health by neglecting silica-dust limits.
A study finds closing coal plants improves public health, noting a 20% drop in emergency room visits after a coal coking plant near Pittsburgh shut down.