
Vanishing Lifeline: The Plight of Coal Miners with Black Lung Disease
Published on: April 21, 2025, 11:42 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Federal protections for coal miners with black lung disease are at risk as significant layoffs erode vital programs. Mass dismissals and budget cuts have halted initiatives vital for miners' health. The absence of this support threatens the wellbeing of miners amid calls to boost coal production.