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Former coal miners and families of deceased ones held a rally outside the Department of Labor in October, urging the administration to defend and enforce a safety rule that limits worker exposure to toxic silica dust.
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As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled
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From federal rulemakers all the way down to Kentucky lawmakers, 2025 was full of regulatory wins for mining companies. Meanwhile, health researchers confirm that deaths from black lung disease are rampant in the mine industry.
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