Black Lung Rising

A recent investigation by Fault Lines has uncovered a concerning rise in black lung disease among younger coal miners in Appalachia. The report highlights significant deficiencies in dust protection measures within the coal mining industry. This surge in illness among a younger demographic suggests that existing safeguards are failing to adequately protect miners from the harmful coal dust responsible for the disease. The investigation points to gaps in these dust protections as a primary contributing factor to this escalating health crisis.