Appalachia Sees Highest Black Lung Rates in Decades Amid Stalled Protections

Black lung disease rates in Appalachia have reached levels not seen since the 1970s, with thousands of miners suffering due to increased exposure to toxic silica dust and stalled protective measures.

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Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.

By Howard Berkes

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Appalachia Sees Highest Black Lung Rates in Decades Amid Stalled Protections

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Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

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